donning

American  

[don-ing] / ˈdɒn ɪŋ /

noun

1. the act of putting on a garment or piece of equipment.

   In the ancient Middle East, the donning of sackcloth was a sign of mourning.

   Participants will gain experience in the donning of a harness and other safety practices involved in working from heights.

2. the act of assuming or adopting a particular attitude, responsibility, etc..

   The birth of a child entails the donning of a new set of priorities for the parents.

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Etymology

Origin of donning

First recorded in 1830–40; don ² ( def. ) + -ing ¹ ( def. )

Example Sentences

The sports icon, donning a scarf and newsboy hat, disrupts the snowy scene outside of Clara’s home.

From Los Angeles Times

The National Baseball Hall of Fame is peppered with players who finished long, distinguished careers by donning a Dodgers uniform, their performance dwindling as their age increased.

From Los Angeles Times

But a new documentary about the history of SantaCon features an unexpected sight: Law, donning a red cap, parading through the streets of New York as a mob of revelers shower him with praise.

From The Wall Street Journal

In a mere seven hours, from concept to construction, the character takes form — a blue sardine donning sunglasses, large lips and vibrant orange hair, a signature look of her work.

From Los Angeles Times

Golden desserts served by a foreign leader donning a golden tie.

From The Wall Street Journal

Related Words

• dress
• put on
• wear