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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By then, Cudi, born Scott Mescudi, had already logged 20 years of a successful emo rap career, launched a clothing line, forged an acting career and created an animated film.
From Los Angeles Times • 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
Beyond the shopping, events often include drag shows, photos with Santa, food trucks, clothing swaps, and even furry fashion shows.
From Salon • 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
His bones are pointy and pronounced, even through his multiple layers of clothing.
From "The Sea in Winter" by Christine Day
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