attire
Americanverb (used with object)
noun
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clothes or apparel, especially rich or splendid garments.
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the horns of a deer.
verb
noun
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clothes or garments, esp if fine or decorative
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the antlers of a mature male deer
Other Word Forms
- reattire verb (used with object)
- unattired adjective
- well-attired adjective
Etymology
Origin of attire
1250–1300; (v.) Middle English atiren < Anglo-French atirer, Old French atirier, verbal derivative of a tire into a row or rank ( a- 3, tier 1 ); (noun) Middle English atir < Anglo-French, noun derivative of the v.
Example Sentences
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One recent survey conducted by Canadian French-language newspaper La Presse suggests that 61% in Quebec favour a ban on public prayer, and 56% favour a ban on religious attire in daycares.
From BBC • Mar. 21, 2026
Kim's wife, Ri Sol Ju, also appeared alongside the duo in a similar attire.
From Barron's • Feb. 26, 2026
“We are aware that doorbell images released earlier in the investigation depict a suspect in different stages of attire, including with and without a backpack,” the department statement said.
From Los Angeles Times • Feb. 24, 2026
“Your attire can be important for your general attitude and demeanor,” says Duke’s de Leon.
From The Wall Street Journal • Feb. 18, 2026
“My dear Panda-Laney!” said Miss Josie after glancing at her little friend wrapped in her panda attire.
From "The Vanderbeekers of 141st Street" by Karina Yan Glaser
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