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vestment vs robe

robe vs vestment

vestment and robe both are nouns.

vestment is not a verb while robe is a verb.

Word NounAdjectiveVerbAdverb
vestment Yes No No No
robe Yes No Yes No
As nouns, robe is a hypernym of vestment; that is, robe is a word with a broader meaning than vestment:
  • vestment: gown (especially ceremonial garments) worn by the clergy
  • robe: outerwear consisting of a long flowing garment used for official or ceremonial occasions
Other hypernyms of vestment include gown.
vestment (noun) robe (noun)
gown (especially ceremonial garments) worn by the clergy any loose flowing garment
outerwear consisting of a long flowing garment used for official or ceremonial occasions
vestment (verb) robe (verb)
clothe formally; especially in ecclesiastical robes
cover as if with clothing
Difference between vestment and robe

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