Examples of attire in a Sentence
Verb
men attired in tuxedos for the awards banquet
Noun
Proper attire is required at the restaurant.
needed some snazzy attire for the job interview
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Alec Nevala-Lee
june 11, Literary Hub, 11 June 2025
The Fisherman's Ring Once attired in his vestments, the pontiff returns to the Sistine Chapel and sits on a papal chair.
—Christopher Watson, ABC News, 8 May 2025
Merlisa Lawrence Corbett, Forbes.com, 30 June 2025
Many people were wearing beach attire and flip flops.
—Ruben Vives, Los Angeles Times, 29 June 2025
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Verb
Beside him was Janet, his second wife, who was two decades younger and smartly attired in shades, a plaid sunhat, and a sleeveless blouse.
—Alec Nevala-Lee
june 11, Literary Hub, 11 June 2025
The Fisherman's Ring Once attired in his vestments, the pontiff returns to the Sistine Chapel and sits on a papal chair.
—Christopher Watson, ABC News, 8 May 2025
Noun
Brands must get creative when designing Wimbledon attire for players, making fit, cut, trim, and fabric more important.
—Merlisa Lawrence Corbett, Forbes.com, 30 June 2025
Many people were wearing beach attire and flip flops.
—Ruben Vives, Los Angeles Times, 29 June 2025
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“Attire.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/attire. Accessed 8 Jul. 2025.
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attire
1 of 2 verb
at·tire
ə-ˈtī(ə)r 
attired; attiring
: to put clothes and especially special or fine clothes on
attire
2 of 2 noun
: clothing sense 1
especially
: fine clothes
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