garment

American  

[gahr-muhnt] / ˈgɑr mənt /

noun

1. any article of clothing.

   dresses, suits, and other garments.

   Synonyms:

   costume, dress, garb, apparel, attire

2. an outer covering or outward appearance.

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verb (used with object)

1. to clothe, dress, or cover.

garment British  

/ ˈɡɑːmənt /

noun

1. (often plural) an article of clothing

2. outer covering

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verb

1. (tr; usually passive) to cover or clothe

Other Word Forms

• garmentless adjective
• regarment verb (used with object)
• ungarmented adjective
• well-garmented adjective

Etymology

Origin of garment

1300–50; Middle English garnement < Old French garniment, equivalent to garni ( r ) to garnish + -ment -ment

Example Sentences

Plus, gloves, helmets, elbow guards, leg protectors, arm sleeves, sliding mitts, cleats, turf shoes, the coolest sunglasses, Bruce Bolt batting gloves, fluorescent batting grips, socks, pants, belts and garments known simply as “ice-cream shorts.”

From The Wall Street Journal

It’s work far more obscured than what’s typical for Oscar voters, to whom a cinematographer can show a frame, a costume designer can hold up a garment, an actress can point to a monologue.

From The Wall Street Journal

It also said that the combined company would be better positioned to compete with well-resourced companies that are increasing their garment and facility offerings in what is a growing and competitive market.

From The Wall Street Journal

Rachel pulled a clear plastic garment sleeve up from the store bag.

From Literature

At Milan Fashion Week on Thursday, the Prada show opened with cozy knit sweaters and multi-coloured scarves, only for garments to be ripped open, exposed and distressed as the catwalk continued.

From Barron's

Related Words

• apparel
• costume
• dress
• robe