Synonyms for

Clothes

Verb / kləʊðz / / kləʊz / Another word for clothes — explore alternatives below. For syllable breakdowns and pronunciation, see this word on Syllablesworld.

Definition

Clothes are the things you wear on your body, like shirts, pants, and dresses.

Synonyms & similar words

garb dress cloak wearingapparel habilitate enclothe raiment invest drape robe undress garment apparel adorn tog clothe fitout apparel attire garments outfit wardrobe threads dress gear rags costume uniform ensemble fashion style getup habiliments vestments regalia raiment wear

Synonyms by register

Formal

apparel attire garments vestments

Informal

threads gear outfit duds

Literary

raiment array

Antonyms

nudity nakedness bareness unclothed undressed

Common collocations

  • put on clothes
  • take off clothes
  • wear clothes
  • change clothes
  • dirty clothes
  • clean clothes
  • new clothes
  • old clothes

Word family

noun clothing
verb clothe
adjective clothed

Usage note

Clothes is a plural noun and is not typically used in the singular. 'Clothing' is often used as a collective singular noun.

Example sentences

  1. I like to wear colorful clothes.
  2. My mom bought me new clothes for my birthday.
  3. I need to put my dirty clothes in the laundry.
  4. The store sells clothes for all sizes and ages.
  5. I love to dress up in fancy clothes for parties.

Quotes

  • "Fashion is about dressing according to what's fashionable. Style is more about being yourself." - Oscar de la Renta
  • "I like my money right where I can see it: hanging in my closet." - Carrie Bradshaw
  • "Clothes aren't going to change the world, the women who wear them will." - Anne Klein

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