clothier

noun

cloth·​ier ˈklōt͟h-yər 

ˈklō-t͟hē-ər

: one who makes or sells clothing

Examples of clothier in a Sentence

Recent Examples on the Web

Higher-income households still account for a disproportionate share of overall retail spending, but lower-income households represent a larger share of spending at discount clothiers and value grocery stores and are gaining share in those segments. — Sheryl Estrada, Fortune, 27 July 2026

Not having a retail floor helps too, compared with other custom clothiers that have recently gone out of business. — Max Scheinblum, Denver Post, 21 July 2026

Meyer May House, Grand Rapids Frank Lloyd Wright designed this Prairie School-style house for a local clothier. — Kristine Hansen, Travel + Leisure, 6 May 2026

Rather than linger on his milestones as a clothier, Tornatore focuses on the belief system behind the brand, framing his subject as a persuasive advocate for humanistic capitalism. — Abby Montanez, Robb Report, 22 Mar. 2026

Word History

Etymology

Middle English, alteration of clother, from cloth

First Known Use

14th century, in the meaning defined above

Kids Definition

clothier

noun

cloth·​ier ˈklōt͟h-yər 

ˈklō-t͟hē-ər

: a person who makes or sells cloth or clothing