| aerobe | (noun) an organism (especially a bacterium) that requires air or free oxygen for life | - |
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| anaerobe | (noun) an organism (especially a bacterium) that does not require air or free oxygen to live | - |
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| bathrobe | (noun) a loose-fitting robe of towelling; worn after a bath or swim | - |
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| katharobe | (noun) an organism that lives in an oxygenated medium lacking organic matter | - |
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| microbe | (noun) a minute life form (especially a disease-causing bacterium); the term is not in technical use | Synonyms: bug, germ |
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| probe | (noun) an exploratory action or expedition | - |
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| (noun) an investigation conducted using a flexible surgical instrument to explore an injury or a body cavity | - |
| (noun) a flexible slender surgical instrument with a blunt end that is used to explore wounds or body cavities | - |
| (noun) an inquiry into unfamiliar or questionable activities | Synonyms: investigation |
| robe | (noun) any loose flowing garment | - |
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| (noun) outerwear consisting of a long flowing garment used for official or ceremonial occasions | Synonyms: gown |
| saprobe | (noun) an organism that lives in and derives its nourishment from organic matter in stagnant or foul water | - |
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| strobe | (noun) scientific instrument that provides a flashing light synchronized with the periodic movement of an object; can make moving object appear stationary | Synonyms: strobe light, stroboscope |
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| wardrobe | (noun) a tall piece of furniture that provides storage space for clothes; has a door and rails or hooks for hanging clothes | Synonyms: closet, press |
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| (noun) collection of clothing belonging to one person | - |
| (noun) collection of costumes belonging to a theatrical company | - |