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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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.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/bathrobe. Accessed 18 Oct. 2025.

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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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