disrobe

verb

dis·​robe (ˌ)dis-ˈrōb 

disrobed; disrobing; disrobes

intransitive verb

: to take off one's clothing

transitive verb

: to strip of clothing or covering

Synonyms

• strip
• unclothe
• undress

Examples of disrobe in a Sentence

She disrobed and stepped into the bathtub.

the doctor instructed the patient to disrobe himself before the examination

Recent Examples on the Web

Over the next few years, the Victoria’s Secret runway show became the Met Ball of the disrobed. —Danielle Pergament, Allure, 16 Oct. 2024

The girl was in jail garb; the family has said the girl was asked to disrobe to put on the attire but refused to take off certain items. —Darcie Moran, Detroit Free Press, 23 Oct. 2024

During her initial consultation she was told to disrobe and Mowlavi examined her without a female chaperon in the room and without wearing gloves, according to the accusation. —Hannah Fry, Los Angeles Times, 3 Oct. 2024

Unlike in traditional massage settings where you are welcomed by a therapist who tells you to disrobe, you are welcomed by a glowing touchscreen beneath the headrest of the massage table. —Valerie Butler, Essence, 26 Sep. 2024

Word History

Etymology

Middle French desrober, from des- dis- + robe garment, from Old French

First Known Use

1581, in the meaning defined at intransitive sense

Kids Definition

disrobe

verb

dis·​robe (ˈ)dis-ˈrōb 

: undress entry 1