bathrobe

noun

bath·​robe ˈbath-ˌrōb How to pronounce bathrobe (audio)
ˈbäth-
: a loose often absorbent robe worn before and after bathing or as a dressing gown

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At the Savoy Hotel in London, a year or so after the 1997 Academy Awards, Harvey Weinstein received Leigh in his room in a bathrobe, a young woman seated in the corner. — Clayton Davis, Variety, 27 Aug. 2026 After photos from the encounter were released—showing the sleepy young prince in his bathrobe and slippers, casually greeting the world leader—the moment took the Internet by storm. — Bailey Bujnosek, InStyle, 11 Aug. 2026 Extra beds, cots and bed rails are all available upon request, as well as touches to delight any little ones, including mini bathrobes, slippers and a selection of games and treats. — Roger Sands, Forbes.com, 10 Aug. 2026 On the tower, located on the Manhattan side of the bridge, police found a Kazakhstan flag, along with a blanket and bathrobe that had writing on them, officials said. — Colin Mixson, New York Daily News, 3 Aug. 2026 See All Example Sentences for bathrobe

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First Known Use

1834, in the meaning defined above

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The first known use of bathrobe was in 1834

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bathrobe

noun
bath·​robe ˈbath-ˌrōb How to pronounce bathrobe (audio)
ˈbȧth-
: a loose robe worn before or after bathing or as a dressing gown
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