robe UK /ɹəʊb/US /ɹoʊb/noun 4verb 2forms 3 noun4 •A long loose outer garment, often signifying honorary stature.Through tattered clothes small vices do appear; / Robes and furred gowns hide all. — 1603 •A wardrobe, especially one built into a bedroom. •(US) The skin of an animal, especially the bison, dressed with the fur on, and used as a wrap. •The largest and strongest tobacco leaves. verb2 •To clothe; to dress. •To put on official vestments. formsrobed · robing · robes