Synonyms for

Clothing

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

Definition

Clothing refers to items worn on the body, such as shirts, pants, dresses, and shoes.

Synonyms & similar words

vesture invest adorn habilitate raiment robe wearable articleofclothing garment wear fitout undress clothe drape apparel cloak tog habiliment dress enclothe garb apparel attire garments wear dress outfit threads costume uniform robe suit ensemble garb rags gear wardrobe habiliments clothes vestments fashion

Synonyms by register

Formal

apparel garments attire outfit

Informal

threads gear duds rags

Literary

raiment vestments

Antonyms

nudity bareness nakedness unclothed undressed

Common collocations

  • buy clothing
  • wear clothing
  • clean clothing
  • loose clothing
  • tight clothing
  • protective clothing
  • winter clothing

Word family

noun clothing
verb clothe
adjective clothed

Usage note

Clothing is a general term for items worn on the body. 'Apparel' and 'attire' are more formal synonyms. 'Clothe' is the verb form.

Example sentences

  1. I like to wear comfortable clothing when I play outside.
  2. My mom washes all of our clothing in the washing machine.
  3. Its important to wear the right clothing for different activities, like swimming or hiking.
  4. I got a new outfit from the store that sells fancy clothing.
  5. Some people like to wear bright clothing, while others prefer dark colors.

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