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

Over the course of several hours, a kaleidoscopic array of appetizers, mains and desserts were paraded out for the hundreds of guests wearing their Sunday finery. — Sean Timberlake, Sacbee.com, 8 Sep. 2026

There’s no better way to add a jolt of prestige to an aspiring Oscar vehicle than the sight of its stars, bedecked in all their finery, arriving on the Lido by water taxi in the manner of conquering heroes. — Nate Jones, Vulture, 2 Sep. 2026

Head to Dells of the Wisconsin River State Natural Area for views of trees in their seasonal finery among numerous pines and set against Cambrian sandstone cliffs, canyons, and unique rock formations. — Jessica Puckett, Condé Nast Traveler, 2 Sep. 2026

Splurging on finery here even extends to exhausted parents — Makie also has designs for adults. — New York Times, 31 July 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