academic gown
Example Sentences
Examples are provided to illustrate real-world usage of words in context. Any opinions expressed do not reflect the views of Dictionary.com.
Hockney wore a gold lamé jacket at the ceremony, under the traditional academic gown.
From BBC ● Jun. 12, 2026
The price covers the student's ticket, academic gown hire, a souvenir brochure and access to a 90-minute garden party.
From BBC ● Mar. 6, 2022
While the President stood garbed in a scarlet-and-purple academic gown, preparing to receive an honorary doctor of laws degree, some 2,000 faculty, students and other protesters staged a demonstration about half a mile away.
From Time Magazine Archive
I was present throughout the exercises, wearing an academic gown but no raincoat or other protection, and did not get wet through.
From Time Magazine Archive
Paul had planned to march with the college women, so she was wearing her black academic gown.
From "Votes for Women!" by Winifred Conkling
