All cap and gown synonyms
cap and gown
C c noun cap and gown
- academic costume — the ceremonial garb of the students and faculty in schools, colleges, and universities, consisting of a flat cap (mortarboard), a long, wide-sleeved gown, and sometimes a hood, worn especially at commencement exercises.
- academic gown — a loose garment like a very light coat with wide sleeves worn over a person's outer clothes and indicating academic status