Robe Definition / Robes: Definition of Clothing Apparel Search
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A robe is a loose-fitting outer garment of various types, including:
- A gown worn as part of the academic dress of faculty or students, especially for ceremonial occasions, such as a convocations or graduations.
- A gown worn as part of the professional attire of a judge, barrister, or other professional.
- A gown worn as part of the religious dress of a cleric, chorister, monk, batizand, etc., in various faith traditions.
- A gown worn as part of the official dress of a peer or royalty.
- A gown worn in stories and role-playing games by wizards and other magical characters; similarly, the costume of an illusionist.
- A informal garment, such as a bathrobe, worn chiefly in the home.
- (Informal usage) Any long flowing garment; for example, a cassock is sometimes called a robe, despite the fact that the cassock is close-fitting.
A robe is distinguished from a cape or cloak by the fact that it usually has sleeves.
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Learn more about women's robes or men's robes.
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