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.—

Ward Just

… radiating vibrance through her bright clothing and makeup.—

Hannah Jones

also : coverings

… seeks to regulate and adopt flammability standards to upholstered furniture, mattresses, bed clothing and candles. —

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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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While most categories peaked on Black Friday, Checkout.com data showed that travel and clothing categories reached their peak at 9 p.m. on Cyber Monday, reflecting strategic last-minute deals by retailers. —

Catherine Erdly, Forbes, 9 Dec. 2024 But consider lowering the temperature gradually, maybe one degree or two per week while simultaneously relying on clothing layers, and wool socks and blankets to stay warm. —

Lauren David, Southern Living, 9 Dec. 2024 The goal is to continually progress in my sport and to evolve my clothing and equipment along the way, ultimately leading to comfortable mountain travel. —

Outside Online, 9 Dec. 2024 Signs, banners, or clothing displaying messages or logos are also banned to maintain courtroom decorum. —

Amanda Castro, Newsweek, 9 Dec. 2024 See all Example Sentences for clothing