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

Set Active devotees applauded when the hot fitness apparel brand announced a limited-release drop of pink clothing slated for Oct.

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Karen Brown, a health visitor with the Western Trust, said the HiVe Baby Hub and free clothing exchange aims to support families in "one of the most socio-economically deprived areas in the entire UK".

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Kaminski was happy with her purchases, which included four pairs of shoes and a bag full of clothing.

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Another British family say they have prepared a "shelter" in the bathroom of their hotel room - with food, drink, spare clothing, bedding in there.

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Then he and Murphy opened a modest nine-store chain of clothing outlets that also closed at a loss.

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