A robe's a loose-fitting outer garment. A robe's distinguished from a cape or cloak by the fact that it usually has sleeves. The English word robe's borrowed from French. There're various types of robes, including: A gown worn as part of the academic regalia of faculty or students, especially for ceremonial occasions, such as a convocations, or graduations. A gown worn as part of the attire of a judge or barrister. A wide variety of long, flowing religious dress including pulpit robes and… (More on Robe)