bathrobe

noun

bath·​robe ˈbath-ˌrōb How to pronounce bathrobe (audio)
ˈbäth-
: a loose often absorbent robe worn before and after bathing or as a dressing gown

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The silken charcoal bathrobes are a decadent touch, as are the welcome torrents of piping water that rain from monsoon showers and the wonderful organic soaps. Condé Nast, Condé Nast Traveler, 23 Apr. 2026 My father, though already in pajamas, put on his blue bathrobe and hastened to the studio to operate. Julian Lucas, New Yorker, 20 Apr. 2026 One of her favorite morning traditions is to hop in her red golf cart in her bathrobe and take inventory of her extensive gardens. Sam Gillette, PEOPLE, 17 Apr. 2026 Clear towels and bathrobes from the back of the door, and stash personal medications in a cabinet. Kate Donovan, Martha Stewart, 11 Apr. 2026 See All Example Sentences for bathrobe

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First Known Use

1834, in the meaning defined above

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The first known use of bathrobe was in 1834

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“Bathrobe.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.grautoblog.com/dictionary/bathrobe. Accessed 27 Apr. 2026.

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bathrobe

noun
bath·​robe ˈbath-ˌrōb How to pronounce bathrobe (audio)
ˈbȧth-
: a loose robe worn before or after bathing or as a dressing gown

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