Cassock vs. Robe — What's the Difference?

The cassock or soutane is a Christian clerical clothing coat used by the clergy of the Catholic Church and the Eastern Orthodox Church, in addition to certain Protestant denominations such as Anglicans and Lutherans. "Ankle-length garment" is the literal meaning of the corresponding Latin term, vestis talaris.

A robe is a loose-fitting outer garment. Unlike garments described as capes or cloaks, robes usually have sleeves.

A full-length garment worn by certain Christian clergy, members of church choirs, and others having an office or role in a church.

A long, loose outer garment reaching to the ankles

An ankle-length garment with a close-fitting waist and sleeves, worn by the clergy and others assisting in church services.

Short for lap robe

An item of clerical clothing: a long, sheath-like, close-fitting, ankle-length robe worn by clergy members of some Christian denominations.

Clothe in a robe

(obsolete) A military cloak or long coat worn by soldiers or horsemen in the 16th and 17th centuries.

Often robes An official garment worn on formal occasions to show office or rank, as by a judge or high church official.

(obsolete) A coarse, loose cloak or gown, worn by women, sailors, shepherds, countryfolk etc.

An academic gown.

A long outer garment formerly worn by men and women, as well as by soldiers as part of their uniform.

A dressing gown or bathrobe.

A garment resembling a long frock coat worn by the clergy of certain churches when officiating, and by others as the usually outer garment.

Robes Clothes; apparel.

A black garment reaching down to the ankles; worn by priests or choristers

A blanket or covering made of material, such as fur or cloth

To cover or dress in a robe or in something that functions like a robe

To put on a robe or robes.

A long loose outer garment, often signifying honorary stature.

(US) The skin of an animal, especially the bison, dressed with the fur on, and used as a wrap.

A wardrobe, especially one built into a bedroom.

The largest and strongest tobacco leaves.

(transitive) To clothe; to dress.

(intransitive) To put on official vestments.

An outer garment; a dress of a rich, flowing, and elegant style or make; hence, a dress of state, rank, office, or the like.

A skin of an animal, especially, a skin of the bison, dressed with the fur on, and used as a wrap.

To invest with a robe or robes; to dress; to array; as, fields robed with green.

Any loose flowing garment

Outerwear consisting of a long flowing garment used for official or ceremonial occasions

Clothe formally; especially in ecclesiastical robes