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How to use robe in a sentence

40 example sentences · noun, verb

Robe means a long loose outer garment, often signifying honorary stature. Example: “The robe and slippers were so warm and comfy she just fell asleep in her chair.”

Examples of robe by meaning

verbTo clothe; to dress.

  • robed in glory

More sentences with robe

  • The robe and slippers were so warm and comfy she just fell asleep in her chair.From the entry comfy
  • A recessional hymn is sung in a procession returning from the choir to the robing room.From the entry recessional
  • They sat there, robed up to the tonsils, and made me feel so below a juvenile delinquent.From the entry to the tonsils
  • Men in grey robes slowly boom the drums of death.From the entry boom
  • He was arrayed in his finest robes and jewels.From the entry array
  • Dressing these systems in the robes of the divine is how we ritualize our submission to them.2026 January 22, Unattributed, “The Rise of Divine Machinery”, in Etheria. From the entry divine machinery
  • He attended his brother’s coronation wearing full Order of the Garter robes and regalia.2025 October 20, Caroline Davies, “Dealing with ‘Andrew problem’ could help ease William’s accession to the throne”, in The Guardian, →ISSN. From the entry Order of the Garter
  • Wrap yourself in this ultra-soft and lightweight waffle robe, inspired by some of the most luxe spas.2022 November 28, Anna Tingley, “Parachute's Entire Website Is 20% Off for Cyber Monday”, in Variety, Los Angeles, C.A.: Penske Media…. From the entry luxe
  • The “inclusive and nonbinary” collection consists of slipdresses, dayjamas, tops and bottoms, and robes in luxurious silk.2022 July 28, Christian Chensvold, “Roy G. Takes Tie-Dye to the Next Level”, in California Apparel News, archived from the original on 11…. From the entry dayjamas
  • There are three different categories that feature silk material in slip dresses (mini too), dayjamas, and robes.2022 August 15, Luke Drew, “SILKY SMOOTH COMFORT FROM ROY G.”, in The Garnette Report, archived from the original on 30 Jul 2023. From the entry dayjamas
  • We growled as short sica daggers flashed from the folds of many robes.2016 August 29, Kevin Logan, Actual Love: A Novel Inspired By True Events, Lulu Press, Inc, →ISBN. From the entry sica
  • "Still, he looks very distinguished and venerable in his robes." "Oh Christ, is he an autocephalic archbishop?"2015, Anthony Burgess, Earthly Powers, →ISBN. From the entry autocephalic
  • This is why Tibetan Buddhist monks only wear robes, while we dongbas wear robes and pants.2014, Marie-Rose Phan-Le, Talking Story: One Woman's Quest to Preserve Ancient Spiritual and Healing Traditions, →ISBN. From the entry dongba
  • He was followed by a medium built man wearing the robes of a Caravan master.”2013, J.L. Stewart, chapter 33, in Avarom and the Secret of the White Mist, AuthorHouse, →ISBN, page 355. From the entry princely
  • His preferred garb was a satin-trimmed velvet robe and shoes, usually adorned with expensive jewelry.2013, Linda Clark, "The Bhagwan's 93 Rolls-Royces", in Keith Martin, Strange but True Tales of Car Collecting: Drowned Bugattis, Buried…. From the entry out of central casting
  • Her robes shimmered with wards of unsight stitched in electrum thread.2013, Peter V. Brett, The Daylight War - Page 566. From the entry unsight
  • They've got a buffalo robe!” George seized his brother's outstretched arm.2013, R. E. Mitchell, Souls of Lions. From the entry bundlesome
  • Blue cotton jammy bottoms poked out beneath a fastidious white terry robe.2009, Nicole Young, chapter 12, in Kiss Me If You Dare: A Patricia Amble Mystery, Revell, page 103. From the entry jammy
  • These flawless and faultless men wore white robes and holy halos.2009, Connie-Anne Barrett, “Superheroes Are Human”, in Faith Undiluted: Day by Day Devotions, Greenville, S.C.; Belfast: Ambassador…. From the entry scribbley
  • Tangyun Specializes in high-end, tailor-made qipaos and tangzhuangs (traditional men's robes), along with some stunning East-meets-West styles.2008, Kaiser Kuo, The Insider's Guide to Beijing 2005-2006, True Run Media, →ISBN. From the entry tangzhuang
  • When wearing the dragon robe on semiformal occasions, a single necklace was appropriate.2007, Valery Garrett, Chinese Dress: From the Qing Dynasty to the Present, page 40. From the entry semiformal
  • The price for a pint was a beaver plew or an Indian buffalo robe.2005, Ralph Moody, Stanley Galli, Kit Carson And The Wild Frontier, page 46. From the entry plew
  • The girl in the robe is still performing her transaction behind the counter.1992, Neal Stephenson, Snow Crash, page 182. From the entry stocky
  • Both saunas offer discount to the under 26’s, and provide clean towels and robes.1991, Laurence Phillips, “Sex, Mags and Videotape”, in Paris Scene: Gay Eurocity Guide, GMP Publishers Ltd, →ISBN, page 177. From the entry betowelled
  • In some Charles appeared, in shorts and sola topi, flanked by robed, shock-headed men of intense blackness.1988, Alan Hollinghurst, The Swimming-Pool Library, paperback edition, London: Penguin Books, →ISBN, page 96. From the entry sola topi
  • A little of the undercloth (antaravāsaka) is seen hanging down below the robe near the ankles.1967, Towards a History of Sukhodaya Art, pages 23, 54. From the entry undercloth
  • Besant had done so to some extent, with her priestessly robes and manner.1936, Ernest Egerton Wood, “Fraternity” (chapter V), in "Is This Theosophy...?", London: Rider & Co., page 72. From the entry priestessly
  • They are all invested with the robe of prophethood, and are honored with the mantle of glory.1935, Shoghi Effendi, Gleanings from the Writings of Bahá’u’lláh, translation of original by Bahá’u’lláh. From the entry prophethood
  • Dragons, Klabees and Cyclopses were present in robes of gold, purple, scarlet.1923, Time, volume 2. From the entry Klabee
  • Miss Gladys Hatch, as Theda Bara, was very vampiry with her purple robes and onyx jewels.1916 October 21, “‘Fame’ to a Packed House. The Minute Circle’s Benefit at the Auditorium a Hit. Lucien Denni Adds Another Success to His…. From the entry vampiry
  • For this moment he had donned the robes, isolated himself, taken vows, suffered physical tortures!1903, Harold MacGrath, chapter 34, in The Grey Cloak. From the entry take vows
  • At his daughter Clara’s nuptials, Twain wore a scarlet ceremonial robe, a choice designed to steal the show.2025 May 9, Danny Heitman, “Mark Twain’s legacy is not his tall tales. It’s his larger-than-life persona.”, in The Christian Science Monitor. From the entry the bride at every wedding
  • All but lost in the new growth of grass are dog violets, leaves the vivid purple of a Catholic funeral robe.2020, Tim Ecott, The Land of Maybe, Short Books, published 2021, page 86. From the entry dog violet
  • They consisted of Antarvasaka 安陀會, Uttarasanga 鬰多羅僧 and Samghati 僧伽梨, namely an undercloth, inner robe, and outer robe.2017, Joy Lidu Yi, Yungang: Art, History, Archaeology, Liturgy. From the entry undercloth
  • There were also other occupations, including jewellers, bootmakers, tailors, gilders and pictureframe makers, printers, robe makers, booksellers, and printers.2016, Maurice Curtis, Temple Bar: A History, Dublin: The History Press Ireland, →ISBN, page 173. From the entry pictureframe
  • Daily necessities include women’s clothing, telekung (a prayer robe for women), men’s clothing, children’s clothing and school bags.2015 February 23, Hassanal Harries, “Finding meaning through helping others”, in The Brunei Times, Brunei, retrieved 29 Oct 2017. From the entry telekung
  • After beating her face down she took off the ivory silk robe to hang it behind the door.2011, Natasha Johnigan, Unconditional, Lulu.com, →ISBN, page 74. From the entry beat one's face
  • His coal hair streaked through the gushing of freezing air and the base of the silk robe fluttered splendidly.2010, Rhett C. Bruno, Isinda: Fallen Dagger, Tate Publishing, →ISBN, page 126. From the entry coal
  • As Kharl followed the overclerk with his eyes, he noticed the robed figure of a lord justicer in the hallway outside.2010, L. E. Modesitt, Jr., Ordermaster, →ISBN, page 355. From the entry overclerk

Meaning of robe

  1. noun A long loose outer garment, often signifying honorary stature.
  2. noun The skin of an animal, especially the bison, dressed with the fur on, and used as a wrap.
  3. noun A wardrobe, especially one built into a bedroom.

Full definition of robe

Questions about robe in a sentence

How do you use robe in a sentence?
Robe is used as a noun and verb. For example: “The robe and slippers were so warm and comfy she just fell asleep in her chair.”
What is a short sentence with robe?
“robed in glory”
What does robe mean?
Robe means a long loose outer garment, often signifying honorary stature.

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