robe

Meanings

• noun

  A long-sleeved garment, typically made of heavy fabric and fastened at the front with buttons or a zipper, that is worn indoors as a dressing gown or bathrobe.

  - "After taking a bath, she wrapped herself in a warm robe."
  - "The actor wore a luxurious robe during the interview."
  - "The robe was made of soft, plush material."

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Pronunciation

1. /ɹoʊb/
   
   
   
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Synonyms

dight , don , put on

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Rhymes

Words rhyming with robe
gobe , cob , nob , nobel , robe , sloe,obe , glove , dove , love , shove , probe , hobe

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Variants

List of all variants of robe that leads to same result
robe , robes , robed , robing , robe de chambre , robes de chambre , lap robe , lap robes

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Etymology

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The word 'robe' comes from the Old French word 'robe', which means 'cloak' or 'garment'. It is related to the Latin word 'roba', meaning 'clothing'.

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Trivia

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1. The longest robe in the world is 305 feet long and was created in India in 2011.

2. In Japan, the emperor's robe is called 'sensu' and is made of silk and decorated with gold and silver threads.

3. In ancient Rome, senators wore togas, while equestrians wore tunics with a cloak or toga over them. The cloak was called a 'pallium', and it was similar to a robe.

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Related Concepts

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1. bathrobe: A type of robe that is worn while taking a bath or relaxing at home.

2. robing room: A room where a person puts on or takes off a robe, often found in hotels and other establishments.

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Culture

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In various cultures, robes have been used as symbols of power, wealth, and authority. For instance, in ancient China, imperial robes were made of silk and embroidered with dragons and phoenixes. In Christianity, the robe of the Virgin Mary is believed to have miraculous healing properties.

How to Memorize "robe"

1. visualize
   

   - Visualize a person wearing a warm, cozy robe after taking a bath. Imagine the texture and color of the robe, and how it feels against the skin.

2. associate
   

   - Associate the word 'robe' with comfort and relaxation. Think of the feeling of wrapping oneself in a warm robe after a bath or a long day.

3. mnemonics
   

   - Use the mnemonic 'Rich People Own Big Robes' to remember the definition of 'robe' as a long, heavy garment.

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