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garment [ gahr -muh nt ] SHOW IPA
/ ˈgɑr mənt / PHONETIC RESPELLING
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noun
any article of clothing: dresses, suits, and other garments.
an outer covering or outward appearance.
verb (used with object)
to clothe, dress, or cover.
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Origin of garment 1300–50; Middle English
garnement <Old French
garniment, equivalent to
garni (
r ) to
garnish +
-ment -ment
OTHER WORDS FROM garment gar·ment·less, adjective re·gar·ment, verb (used with object) un·gar·ment·ed, adjective well-gar·ment·ed, adjective
Words nearby garment garish ,
garland ,
garlic ,
garlicky ,
garlic mustard ,
garment ,
garment bag ,
Garment District ,
Garmisch-Partenkirchen ,
Garneau ,
garner
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Words related to garment apparel ,
costume ,
dress ,
robe ,
array ,
attire ,
covering ,
drapes ,
duds ,
feathers ,
garb ,
gear ,
habiliment ,
habit ,
outfit ,
raiment ,
things ,
threads ,
togs ,
uniform
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It should be simple and classic in design, with hidden heat elements to make the garment look more work-appropriate.
If you’re reading this, Mountain Hardwear, please continue to expand the sizes of your line of fuzzy garment s.
The scale of the conflict could scare off foreign investment in the country’s garment industry.
You regulate them by using the appropriate garment for the activity, and sometimes that means bringing an extra hat or pair of gloves.
“Five of them would attend a show and each one would memorize a certain part of a garment ,” said Elia.
Instead, break out a form-fitting garment — think skinny jeans or a curve-hugging dress.
When the troops kicked open the door, they found a woman being fitted with her lethal garment .
The ever fashion-forward Jolie has originated a new garment : The Wedding Dress Designed By Your Kids.
This was not a normal oversight—the Miami forward has now turned his favorite garment into his next business venture.
And he expended upon the study of the face the same degree of devotion that he gave to the rendering of a garment .
She was in a loose and, to him, a mysterious white and flowing garment , with sleeves that fell away from her arms like wings.
In a dress, no outlay upon the material will compensate for a badly fitting garment .
God will clothe thee with the double garment of justice, and will set a crown on thy head of everlasting honour.
Chumru laid aside the garment and tickled his wiry hair underneath his turban.
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British Dictionary definitions for garment
noun
(often plural) an article of clothing
outer covering
verb
(tr; usually passive) to cover or clothe
Derived forms of garment garmentless , adjective Word Origin for garment C14: from Old French garniment, from garnir to equip; see garnish
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