ballgown

== English == === Alternative forms === ball gown === Etymology === From ball +‎ gown. === Pronunciation === IPA(key): /ˈbɔːl.ɡaʊn/ === Noun === ballgown (plural ballgowns) (clothing) A formal gown to be worn by women to balls and similar social events. Synonym: balldress ==== Derived terms ==== ==== Translations ==== === Verb === ballgown (third-person singular simple present ballgowns, present participle ballgowning, simple past and past participle ballgowned) (intransitive, UK, live action roleplaying games) To roleplay romance as part of a roleplaying game.