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

While George favors blue suits over the gray ones that dominated a young William’s wardrobe, the royal relatives still look alike when they’re dressed in their formal finery. — Bailey Bujnosek, InStyle, 22 July 2026

Camilla has also been present wearing her finery at Ascot, cheering from the stands alongside Charles. — Jennifer Hassan, USA Today, 17 July 2026

People love to fantasize about clothes, to imagine what their own bodies might feel like encased in finery or outfitted in some outré style. — Rachel Syme, New Yorker, 29 June 2026

My family saw plenty of dancing, impromptu music jams and people kitted out in their national finery. — Aj Willingham, AJC.com, 23 June 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