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. —

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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What airline recently banned see-through clothing and ‘lewd’ body art? —

Kevinisha Walker, Los Angeles Times, 1 Feb. 2025 Rue La La, a discount retailer that offers savings on designer shoes, clothing, and accessories, just slashed the price of the snuggly style by 23 percent — yes, that means a pair of boots is going for $115 right now. —

Averi Baudler, People.com, 31 Jan. 2025 Indeed, the market for secondhand apparel is set to reach $350 billion globally by 2028, up from $264 billion this year and growing three times faster than the clothing market overall, according to a report by fashion resale website ThredUp. —

Lucy Handley, CNBC, 31 Jan. 2025 If travel is necessary, ensure your vehicle is equipped with a winter storm kit, including such items as tire chains, booster cables, a flashlight, a shovel, blankets and extra clothing. —

Dan Perry, Newsweek, 31 Jan. 2025 See all Example Sentences for clothing