Synonyms for

Garment

Verb / ˈgɑ:rmʌnt / Another word for garment — explore alternatives below. For syllable breakdowns and pronunciation, see this word on Syllablesworld.

Definition

a piece of clothing

Synonyms & similar words

tog habilitate dress fitout undress clothe raiment apparel enclothe garb clothing attire outfit dress apparel costume robes vestments threads raiment wear regalia uniform habit gear ensemble getup wardrobe frock togs

Synonyms by register

Formal

apparel attire vestment raiment

Informal

clothes outfit threads gear

Literary

habit robe

Antonyms

nakedness bareness undress unclothed uncovered

Common collocations

  • wearing a garment
  • protective garment
  • outer garment
  • garment industry
  • garment bag
  • garment worker
  • silk garment

Word family

noun garment

Usage note

Garment is a general term for any article of clothing. It is often used in a more formal or technical context, especially in the fashion or textile industries.

Example sentences

  1. My mother sewed a new garment for me to wear to school.
  2. The store sells a variety of garments for men and women.
  3. The princess wore a beautiful garment to the ball.
  4. The athlete put on his team's garment before the game.
  5. The fashion designer created a stunning garment for the runway.

Quotes

  • "Clothes don't make a man, but clothes have got many a man a good job." - Herbert Harold Vreeland
  • "A garment that has been worn is more precious to me than a new one, because it has memories." - Carmen Busquets
  • "A garment without pockets is like a man without a soul." - Mark Twain

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