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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Verb
Catmull enters attired in a black gown lined with sparkling contours that recall the sinuous figures of artist and designer Erté.—Michael Barnes, Austin American Statesman, 2 July 2025 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
Noun
Rambin shared a behind-the-scenes look at the photoshoot on TikTok, which offered a glimpse of the couple's first look at one another in their wedding attire.—Ingrid Vasquez, People.com, 12 July 2025 Bring water, lunch, sunscreen, athletic clothes, running shoes, a towel and proper swimming attire to camp each day.—Orlando Sentinel Staff, The Orlando Sentinel, 10 July 2025 See All Example Sentences for attire
Word History
Etymology
Verb and Noun
Middle English, from Anglo-French atirer to equip, prepare, attire, from a- (from Latin ad-) + tire order, rank, of Germanic origin; akin to Old English tīr glory, ornament
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