| n. | 1. | A kind of loose robe or gown tied with a sash, worn as a traditional outer garment by Japanese women and men. Women may wear it with a broad sash called an obi, having a large bow in the back. At present (1998), most Japanese wear it only at home or on ceremonial occasions, western-style clothing being more common in the workplace. |
| 2. | A similar gown worn as a dressing gown by women of Western nations. |
| Noun | 1. | kimono - a loose robe; imitated from robes originally worn by Japanese |
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