wearing apparel
Americannoun
Etymology
Origin of wearing apparel
First recorded in 1610–20
Example Sentences
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Flag Code — written and published by advocacy groups in 1923, adopted by Congress in 1942 and revised numerous times — states that “the flag should never be used as wearing apparel, bedding, or drapery.”
From Washington Post • Jul. 4, 2022
On her Instagram story, Schneider posted a sweet selfie of her and Davis proudly “repping Oakland” by wearing apparel made by Bay Area designers on their flight to Washington, D.C.
From Los Angeles Times • Mar. 31, 2022
Mr. Rogan explained that if a person shows up to vote in Minnesota, but is wearing apparel that’s deemed too political, the voter is asked to cover it up.
From Washington Times • Feb. 28, 2018
And students who live in Calhoun College today are encouraged to celebrate their community by invoking Calhoun’s name — chanting it on the intramural field, wearing apparel emblazoned with it or calling themselves “Hounies.”
From Washington Post • Feb. 19, 2017
"You can't think 'ow nice Miss Wyn looks to-night," observed Sally, as she busied herself in collecting some of the scattered articles of wearing apparel which strewed the floor of Jacqueline's small chamber.
From The Tree of Knowledge A Novel by Reynolds, Mrs. Baillie
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