What is another word for peignoir?

Pronunciation: [pˈe͡ɪnwɑː] (IPA)

Peignoir is a French word that refers to a type of dressing gown or robe. It originated in the 19th century and is still used today. While peignoir is the most common term for this garment, there are a few synonyms that can also be used. Some of these include housecoat, dressing gown, bathrobe, and kimono-style robe. Each of these terms describes a similar type of loose-fitting, comfortable garment that is worn around the house. The term peignoir, however, has a more elegant and sophisticated connotation compared to the other synonyms.

What are the hypernyms for Peignoir?

A hypernym is a word with a broad meaning that encompasses more specific words called hyponyms.

Usage examples for Peignoir

Stasy, in a pink peignoir, hails Rohritz upon his entrance with, "I have won my bet,-six pair of Jouvin's gloves from Katrine.
"Erlach Court"
Ossip Schubin
But when he explained that his mission was urgent, she received him, in her peignoir, with a thousand apologies.
"The Song of Songs"
Hermann Sudermann
The Countess was sound asleep in my big armchair, a forlorn but lovely thing in a pink peignoir.
"A Fool and His Money"
George Barr McCutcheon

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