[count] 1 : a long, loose piece of clothing that is worn on top of other clothes to show that someone has a high rank or an important job
▪ The priest wore a purple robe. — often plural ▪ a judge's robes ▪ The king was dressed in red robes. 2 chiefly US : a loose piece of clothing that wraps around your body and that you wear before or after bathing, swimming, etc., or while resting at home —called also dressing gown; — see also bathrobe
▪ The priest wore a purple robe. — often plural ▪ a judge's robes ▪ The king was dressed in red robes.







