clothing
noun
cloth·ing
ˈklō-t͟hiŋ 
: items (as of cloth) designed to be worn to cover the body
The children and their teachers strolled up the path, the colors of their winter clothing bright against the monotone of the field.—
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Ward Just… radiating vibrance through her bright clothing and makeup.—Hannah Jones
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also
: coverings
… seeks to regulate and adopt flammability standards to upholstered furniture, mattresses, bed clothing and candles. —Home Textiles Today
Home Textiles Today Examples of clothing in a Sentence
an expensive article of clothing
We're collecting food and clothing for the poor.
Only people wearing protective clothing may enter the room.
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Indeed, Huntsman has created bespoke women’s clothing for more than 175 years, and during this time has dressed some of the world’s most influential women, including Coco Chanel, Grace Kelly, Katherine Hepburn and Elizabeth Taylor.
—Angelina Villa-Clarke, Forbes.com, 2 Apr. 2025
On the first Sunday of every month from October to May, roughly 200 vendors set up all kinds of colorful, sleek wares, including retro furniture, funky art, and ’60s glassware, plus vintage clothing and jewelry.
—Sara Bliss, Better Homes & Gardens, 2 Apr. 2025
While having more space to store seasonal clothing and bedding is always a plus, these bags can also be used to hold toys, shoes, and books.
—Rachel Trujillo, People.com, 1 Apr. 2025
To protect yourself from ticks, wear tight clothing coated with tick repellent, and tuck in your shirt and do tick checks after possible exposure.
—Margie Cullen, USA Today, 1 Apr. 2025
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Angelina Villa-Clarke, Forbes.com, 2 Apr. 2025
On the first Sunday of every month from October to May, roughly 200 vendors set up all kinds of colorful, sleek wares, including retro furniture, funky art, and ’60s glassware, plus vintage clothing and jewelry.
—Sara Bliss, Better Homes & Gardens, 2 Apr. 2025
While having more space to store seasonal clothing and bedding is always a plus, these bags can also be used to hold toys, shoes, and books.
—Rachel Trujillo, People.com, 1 Apr. 2025
To protect yourself from ticks, wear tight clothing coated with tick repellent, and tuck in your shirt and do tick checks after possible exposure.
—Margie Cullen, USA Today, 1 Apr. 2025
See All Example Sentences for clothing
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“Clothing.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/clothing. Accessed 7 Apr. 2025.
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clothing
noun
cloth·ing
ˈklō-t͟hiŋ
1
: covering for the human body
2
: something that covers or conceals
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