What is the meaning of gown?

noun

• A woman's dress, usually with a close-fitting bodice and a long flared skirt, often worn on formal occasions.
• The members of a university as distinguished from the other residents of the town in which the university is located.
  • usage: "the relations between town and gown are always sensitive"
• Lingerie consisting of a loose dress designed to be worn in bed by women.
  • synonyms: nightgown, nightie, night-robe, nightdress
• Protective garment worn by surgeons during operations.
  • synonyms: surgical gown, scrubs
• Outerwear consisting of a long flowing garment used for official or ceremonial occasions.
  • synonyms: robe

verb

• Dress in a gown. .