noun
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garments collectively
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something that covers or clothes
Etymology
Origin of clothing
First recorded in 1150–1200; Middle English; clothe + -ing 1
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Example Sentences
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The gains were broad based, with Americans spending more on cars, clothing, and at restaurants.
From Barron's • Apr. 1, 2026
Sky Canaves, a retail analyst at eMarketer, said Allbirds’ expansion into stores and clothing turned out to be expensive mistakes.
From MarketWatch • Mar. 31, 2026
The forecast comes as UK clothing retailer Next warned it was likely to have to raise prices for customers if the Iran war persists.
From BBC • Mar. 26, 2026
For the 2026 season, it is now time for Dodgers baseball, but not before one reporter at a press conference Wednesday asked company officials whether Uniqlo would provide the Dodgers players with free clothing.
From Los Angeles Times • Mar. 26, 2026
It’s one of the few pieces of clothing that I picked for myself instead of inheriting from Celia.
From "Keeping Pace" by Laurie Morrison
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