finery

noun

fin·​ery ˈfī-nə-rē 

ˈfīn-rē

plural fineries

: ornament, decoration

especially : dressy or showy clothing and jewels

Synonyms of finery

• attire
• costume
• regalia
• frippery
• bravery
• apparel

Examples of finery in a Sentence

She was proud to show off her new evening finery.

the guests arrived at the wedding in all their finery

Recent Examples on the Web

Models dressed in Marie Antoinette-style Rococo finery with a Glastonbury grunge twist at Harris Reed’s festive fall show for Nina Ricci. —Kevin Huynh, InStyle, 12 Mar. 2026

Netflix also released a brief teaser for The Hawk with Ferrell in his early aughts finery. —Rick Porter, HollywoodReporter, 11 Mar. 2026

Guests, including model Isobel Richmond, ballet dancer Anna Rose O’Sullivan and Lady Amelia Windsor, showed up in full McDowell finery to support. —Violet Goldstone, Footwear News, 8 Feb. 2026

Come early evening, guests emerge from their suites to strut their evening finery (a brand parade of Loro Piana loafers, Casablanca silk shirts, Richard Mille watches, Missoni dresses, Hermès bags) and converge on the terrace for cocktails. —Lanie Goodman, Condé Nast Traveler, 16 Jan. 2026

Word History

Etymology

fine entry 1 + -ery

First Known Use

1647, in the meaning defined above

Rhymes for finery

• binary
• winery
• refinery

Kids Definition

finery

noun

fin·​ery ˈfīn-(ə-)rē 

plural fineries

: showy clothing and jewels