clothe
verb (used with object)
to dress; attire.
were clothing
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past progressiveof clothe.past progressive
Used to describe an ongoing action or continuous state that was happening at a specific time in the past.
Example Sentences
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Abdul Bassit, 43, has two children and said his biggest costs were clothing and food, which cost "more and more everyday".
From BBC ● Aug. 13, 2025
The highest-performing shopping categories were clothing, toys, gift cards, electronics and media, including books and video games, according to Phil Rist, the executive vice president of strategy at Prosper Insights and Analytics.
From Washington Post ● Nov. 29, 2022
In the art works’ place were clothing racks filled with dresses, shirts, rompers, and bathing suits, all from a limited-edition “Portofino” collection, made especially for this weekend.
From The New Yorker ● Sep. 21, 2015
There were clothing chains such as Ann Taylor and The Gap – hardly essential – open on Monday!
From New York Times ● Dec. 30, 2010
One of those people who sent me and Dallas back, as if we were clothing that didn’t fit?
From "Ruby Holler" by Sharon Creech
