vestiary

noun

ˈve-stē-ˌer-ē How to pronounce vestiary (audio)
Definition of vestiarynext
as in clothing
covering for the human body in Gainsborough's paintings women are almost always portrayed in a varicolored vestiary of satin and silk

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  1. clothing
  2. attire
  3. dress
  4. apparel
Noun
  • Unfortunately, instead of making the clip that attaches to your clothing a peg or similarly sprung clip, King Smith has opted for one reminiscent of a plastic paperclip.
    PCMAG, PCMAG, 12 Nov. 2024
  • Poll workers, political party observers, and election officials can't wear shirts, hats, or other clothing items with political slogans.
    Sasha Hupka, The Arizona Republic, 5 Nov. 2024
Definition of clothing
Noun
  • Throughout the holidays, Mickey and Minnie will be available for meet-and-greets in seasonal attire at Adventurers Outpost.
    Eve Chen, USA TODAY, 1 Nov. 2024
  • Erivo makes the case for suiting always being appropriate for evening attire beautifully.
    Robyn Mowatt, Essence, 1 Nov. 2024
Definition of attire
Noun
  • As the ladies start filing into Sai’s dodgeball event in a various states of athletic dress, Brynn decides to spill the beans and tells Sai … and Jenna … and Racquel … and Ubah.
    Brian Moylan, Vulture, 12 Nov. 2024
  • Sitting within its broader spring 2025 ready-to-wear collection, the strategic addition is kicking off with a selection of dresses priced $595 to $1,000.
    Emily Mercer, WWD, 5 Nov. 2024
Definition of dress
Noun
  • Some experts foresee the biggest impact on retail goods such as electronics and apparel, as the U.S. imports only about 15% of its food supply.
    J.J. McCorvey, NBC News, 13 Nov. 2024
  • This 31,000-square-foot store in the Paddock Shops at 4350 Summit Plaza Drive will sell gear and apparel for camping, cycling, hiking, running, fitness, and climbing.
    Maggie Menderski, The Courier-Journal, 6 Nov. 2024
Definition of apparel
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