The traditional dress of students, graduates, or officials of a university or college, usually including a cap and gown, and for graduates a hood, now mainly worn on formal or ceremonial occasions.
Origin
Late 18th century; earliest use found in The Monthly Review.
Definition of academic dress in US English:
academic dress
noun
The traditional dress of students, graduates, or officials of a university or college, usually including a cap and gown, and for graduates a hood, now mainly worn on formal or ceremonial occasions.
Origin
Late 18th century; earliest use found in The Monthly Review.