donning

[don-ing]

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.

Word History and Origins

Origin of donning¹

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

Example Sentences

By this point, the Baileys have either become Republicans or started donning frog costumes at their local No Kings protest.

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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.

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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.

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

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Another highlight: donning protective gloves and heading deep into the vineyards in the early morning to clip off prized grapes by hand.

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Related Words

• dress 
• put on 
• wear