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gown vs nightwear

nightwear vs gown

gown and nightwear both are nouns.

gown is a verb but nightwear is not a verb.

Word NounAdjectiveVerbAdverb
gown Yes No Yes No
nightwear Yes No No No
As nouns, nightwear is a hypernym of gown; that is, nightwear is a word with a broader meaning than gown:
  • gown: lingerie consisting of a loose dress designed to be worn in bed by women
  • nightwear: garments designed to be worn in bed
Other hypernyms of gown include intimate apparel, lingerie, nightclothes, sleepwear.
gown (noun) nightwear (noun)
a woman's dress, usually with a close-fitting bodice and a long flared skirt, often worn on formal occasions garments designed to be worn in bed
outerwear consisting of a long flowing garment used for official or ceremonial occasions
protective garment worn by surgeons during operations
lingerie consisting of a loose dress designed to be worn in bed by women
the members of a university as distinguished from the other residents of the town in which the university is located
gown (verb) nightwear (verb)
dress in a gown
Difference between gown and nightwear

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