garment

American  

[gahr-muhnt] / ˈgɑr mənt /

noun

1. any article of clothing.

   dresses, suits, and other garments.

   Synonyms:

   costume , dress , garb , apparel , attire

2. an outer covering or outward appearance.

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verb (used with object)

1. to clothe, dress, or cover.

garment British  

/ ˈɡɑːmənt /

noun

1. (often plural) an article of clothing

2. outer covering

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verb

1. (tr; usually passive) to cover or clothe

Other Word Forms

• garmentless adjective
• regarment verb (used with object)
• ungarmented adjective
• well-garmented adjective

Etymology

Origin of garment

1300–50; Middle English garnement < Old French garniment, equivalent to garni ( r ) to garnish + -ment -ment

Example Sentences

In recent years, hydropower exports have been a key economic driver, while garment factories, electronics assemblers and other light-manufacturing firms have relied on the American market.

From Barron's

But some shoppers are puzzled over garments more appropriate for the office.

From The Wall Street Journal

Initially called “Fiber K” by the DuPont chemist who invented it, it was a replacement for the rubber used in women’s foundation garments, which was weighty, hot and quick to stretch out.

From The Wall Street Journal

It is the second time she has worn the garment – which covers the face and body – in parliament, and said her actions were in protest at the senate rejecting her bill.

From BBC

There are also other rules, like team members staying within 100 yards of one another at all times and carrying warm garments for safety reasons.

From The Wall Street Journal

Related Words

• apparel
• costume
• dress
• robe