noun
toga
TOH-guh
noun
1
A loose, draped garment worn by citizens in Ancient Rome.
"The actors wore togas for the play about Julius Caesar."
2
A ceremonial gown, such as those worn by graduates or judges.
"She wore her toga proudly at the graduation ceremony."
How to Use Toga
Learner’s notesIn plain EnglishThe classic draped robe of ancient Rome, and by extension any similar ceremonial gown.
Common pairings
toga party
wear a toga
Word Forms
togas plural, togae plural, togæ plural
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Etymology
Borrowed directly from Latin toga, related to the verb tegere, "to cover" or "to clothe."