clothing

[kloh-thing]

noun

1. garments collectively; clothes; clothes; raiment; apparel.

2. a covering.

clothing

/ ˈkləʊðɪŋ /

noun

1. garments collectively

2. something that covers or clothes

Word History and Origins

Origin of clothing¹

First recorded in 1150–1200; Middle English; clothe + -ing ¹

Idioms and Phrases

see wolf in sheep's clothing.

Example Sentences

Vietnam Airlines, clothing giant Gap and Japanese multinational Fujifilm also had data leaked, it said.

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“They reported approximately 80 items of jewelry, luxury goods, clothing, and shoes were stolen,” the statement said, “worth a total of more than $200,000.”

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As a result, public health strategies increasingly emphasize community participation, routine elimination of standing water, and the use of mosquito repellents, screens, and protective clothing to reduce the risk of infection.

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"He was in Amsterdam with people working for his clothing company," said Landvreugd, who currently manages Den Bosch.

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Then up, up, and up, past the markets, clothing boutiques, fix-it shops, the swirling schools of motor scooters and all those purple jacaranda trees, starting their seasonal bloom.

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