A robe is a loose-fitting outer garment of various types, including:

• A gown worn as part of the academic dress of faculty or students, especially for ceremonial occasions, such as a convocations or graduations.

• A gown worn as part of the professional attire of a judge, barrister, or other professional.

• A gown worn as part of the religious dress of a cleric, chorister, monk, batizand, etc., in various faith traditions.

• A gown worn as part of the official dress of a peer or royalty.

• A gown worn in stories and role-playing games by wizards and other magical characters; similarly, the costume of an illusionist.

• A informal garment, such as a bathrobe, worn chiefly in the home.

• (Informal usage) Any long flowing garment; for example, a cassock is sometimes called a robe, despite the fact that the cassock is close-fitting.

A robe is distinguished from a cape or cloak by the fact that it usually has sleeves.