Toga
(noun)
- A loose outer garment worn by men in ancient Rome, made of a single piece of cloth that was draped over the body and fastened on the shoulder.
- A similar garment worn by women on formal occasions.
- A similar garment worn as a costume or for ceremonial or academic occasions.
Origin:
From latin toga, from etruscan 𐌕𐌖𐌂 (toga).
Examples:
- The Roman senator was dressed in a toga, a symbol of his status.
- The bride was wearing a toga on her wedding day.
- The students in the school play wore togas as their costumes.
- He wore a toga to the academic ceremony.
- The ancient Roman warriors would go into battle in a toga.