cloth·ing (kl    ng)n. 1. Clothes considered as a group; wearing apparel. 2. A covering. |
clothing [ˈkləʊðɪŋ]
n
1. garments collectively
2. something that covers or clothes
Clothing
the cloth or clothing in which the dead are wrapped for burial or other form of funeral.
the art and practice of dressmaking and designing. — couturier, couturière, n.
showy articles of clothing; finery. — fallal, n.
clothes or garments, considered collectively.
finery or showy adornment, as in clothing.
clothing, especially for professional, ceremonial, or other special purposes.
the art and trade of designing and making women’s hats. — milliner, n.
1. clothes, collectively.
2. a particular outfit of clothes.
2. a particular outfit of clothes.
Clothing clothes, suits, etc., collectively, 1275.
ThesaurusLegend: Synonyms Related Words Antonyms
| Noun | 1. |  clothing - a covering designed to be worn on a person's bodyaccessory, accouterment, accoutrement - clothing that is worn or carried, but not part of your main clothing apparel, clothes, wearing apparel, dress - clothing in general; "she was refined in her choice of apparel"; "he always bought his clothes at the same store"; "fastidious about his dress" attire, garb, dress - clothing of a distinctive style or for a particular occasion; "formal attire"; "battle dress" beachwear - clothing to be worn at a beach black - black clothing (worn as a sign of mourning); "the widow wore black" blue - blue clothing; "she was wearing blue" change - a different or fresh set of clothes; "she brought a change in her overnight bag" civilian clothing, civilian dress, civilian garb, plain clothes - ordinary clothing as distinguished from uniforms, work clothes, clerical garb, etc. consumer goods - goods (as food or clothing) intended for direct use or consumption covering - an artifact that covers something else (usually to protect or shelter or conceal it) drag - clothing that is conventionally worn by the opposite sex (especially women's clothing when worn by a man); "he went to the party dressed in drag"; "the waitresses looked like missionaries in drag" footwear - clothing worn on a person's feet garment - an article of clothing; "garments of the finest silk" knitwear - knitted clothing leisure wear - informal clothing designed to be worn when you are relaxing loungewear - clothing suitable for relaxation man's clothing - clothing that is designed for men to wear neckpiece - an article of apparel worn about the neck outerwear, overclothes - clothing for use outdoors protective garment - clothing that is intended to protect the wearer from injury ready-to-wear - ready-made clothing; "she couldn't find anything in ready-to-wear that she liked" slip-on - an article of clothing (garment or shoe) that is easily slipped on or off slops - cheap clothing (as formerly issued to sailors in Britain) street clothes - ordinary clothing suitable for public appearances (as opposed to costumes or sports apparel or work clothes etc.) tailor-made - custom-made clothing uniform - clothing of distinctive design worn by members of a particular group as a means of identification vestiture - an archaic term for clothing wardrobe - collection of clothing belonging to one person woman's clothing - clothing that is designed for women to wear work-clothes, work-clothing - clothing worn for doing manual labor |
clothing
noun clothes, wear, dress, gear (informal), habits, get-up (informal), outfit, costume, threads (slang), wardrobe, ensemble, garments, duds (informal), apparel, clobber (Brit. slang), attire, garb, togs (informal), vestments, glad rags (informal), raiment (archaic or poetic), rigout (informal) The refugees were given food, clothing and shelter. see coats and cloaks, dresses, hats, jackets, religion, shoes, skirts, socks and tights, suits, sweaters, ties and cravats, trousers and shorts, underwear
Quotations
"The origins of clothing are not practical. They are mystical and erotic. The primitive man in the wolf-pelt was not keeping dry; he was saying: `Look what I killed. Aren't I the best?'" [Katherine Hamnett]
"The apparel oft proclaims the man" [William Shakespeare Hamlet]
"Clothes make the man. Naked people have little or no influence in society" [Mark Twain]
"Beware of all enterprises that require new clothes, and not rather a new wearer of clothes" [Henry David Thoreau Walden]
"The origins of clothing are not practical. They are mystical and erotic. The primitive man in the wolf-pelt was not keeping dry; he was saying: `Look what I killed. Aren't I the best?'" [Katherine Hamnett]
"The apparel oft proclaims the man" [William Shakespeare Hamlet]
"Clothes make the man. Naked people have little or no influence in society" [Mark Twain]
"Beware of all enterprises that require new clothes, and not rather a new wearer of clothes" [Henry David Thoreau Walden]
Clothing
Articles of clothing apron, baldric, basque, bathing suit, bathrobe, bib and brace, bikini, blouse, body, body stocking, bodysuit, boubou, braces or (U.S.) suspenders, bustier, cardigan or (informal) cardie or cardy, chapeau, chaps, chaparajos, or chaparejos, chausses, chuddah, chuddar, chudder, or chador, cilice, coat, coatee, codpiece, cummerbund or kummerbund, dolman, dress, dressing gown, dungarees, frock, galluses (dialect), gambeson, garter, gilet, gown, glove, haik, halter, hauberk, hose, housecoat, jacket, jerkin, jersey, jubbah, jumper, jump suit, jupon, kaftan or caftan, kameez, kanzu, kaross, kimono, kilt, kittel, leotard, loincloth or breechcloth, maillot, manteau, mantle (archaic), mitten, muff, negligee or negligée, nightdress, nightgown, or (Brit. informal) nightie, nightshirt, overall, overcoat, overskirt, oversleeve, paletot, pallium, pashmina, partlet, peignoir, plaid, pullover, pyjamas or (U.S.) pajamas, robe, rompers, sash, sanbenito, sari or saree, sarong, serape, shalwar, shawl, shift, shirt, shoe, shorts, skivvy (slang, chiefly U.S.), slop, smock, sock, sporran, surcoat, sweater, swimming costume, bathing costume, costume, or (Austral. informal) cossie, swimming trunks or trunks, swimsuit, tallit, tanga, tank top, thong, tie or (U.S.) necktie, tights or hose, toga, T-shirt or tee shirt, tunic, undergarment, waistcoat or (U.S. & Canad.) vest, wrap, wrapper, yashmak or yashmac
Parts of clothing arm, armhole, armlet, bodice, buttonhole, collar, cuff, dicky, epaulette, flounce, gusset, hem, hemline, hood, jabot, lapel, leg, lining, neckline, patch pocket, pocket, seam, shawl collar, shoulder, sleeve, tail, train, waist, waistline, yoke
Types of clothing academic dress, armour, baby clothes, beachwear, black tie, canonicals, civvies or civies, clericals, coordinates, coveralls, evening dress, fancy dress, fatigues, froufrou, Highland dress, hose, hosiery, knitwear, lingerie, livery, long-coats or (archaic) long clothes, millinery, morning dress, mufti, neckwear, nightclothes, nightwear, overgarments, sackcloth, samfoo, separates, skivvies (slang, chiefly U.S.), slops, sportswear, swaddling clothes, swimwear, undergarments, underthings, underwear, uniform, weepers, white tie, widow's weeds
Translations
clothing [ˈkləʊðɪŋ]
clothing [ˈkləʊðɪŋ] n → vêtements mpl, habits mpl
clotted cream [ˌklɒtɪdˈkriːm] n (British) sorte de crème très épaisse, typique du sud-ouest de l'Angleterre, souvent servie comme accompagnement de desserts ou gâteaux
clotted cream [ˌklɒtɪdˈkriːm] n (British) sorte de crème très épaisse, typique du sud-ouest de l'Angleterre, souvent servie comme accompagnement de desserts ou gâteaux
clothing
n → Kleidung f
clothing [ˈkləʊðɪŋ] n → abbigliamento
article of clothing → capo di vestiario or di abbigliamento
clothing [ˈkləʊðɪŋ] n → abbigliamento
article of clothing → capo di vestiario or di abbigliamento
article of clothing → capo di vestiario or di abbigliamento
clothing [ˈkləʊðɪŋ] n → abbigliamento
article of clothing → capo di vestiario or di abbigliamento
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