Definition of clothing
: garments in general; also : covering
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Examples of clothing in a Sentence
an expensive article of clothing
We're collecting food and clothing for the poor.
Only people wearing protective clothing may enter the room.
Recent Examples of clothing from the Web
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May 26 following a retail theft that allegedly occurred at Pete's Fresh Market, 259 Lake St. •Three unknown suspects stole various items of children's clothing valued at $300 from The Gap, 435 N. Harlem Ave.
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The program provides free or reduced-cost clothing, equipment, nutrition, and professional instruction during an intensive summer dance program that ends with a public performance.
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Today, every one of those clothing and accessories shops is closed.
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There are also accessories for the babies, including clothing, bassinets, diaper bags, foods and medicines that range from $3.99 to $24.99.
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The pivot began in late 2010, when Trump started her footwear and clothing businesses.
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China’s most recent nod for a Trump trademark, covering clothing, came on May 6, bringing to 40 the number of marks China has granted or provisionally granted to the president and a related company, DTTM Operations LLC, since his inauguration.
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The American Red Cross provided emergency lodging, food and clothing for three adults and counseling for family members of the victims, the organization said in a statement.
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Department Stores Nordstrom: up to 40 percent off designer clearance; up to 40 percent off select clothing, shoes and accessories (through June 5); 25 percent off select rugs for a limited time (through June 4)
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13th Century
First Known Use of clothing
13th century
CLOTHING Defined for English Language Learners
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playDefinition of clothing for English Language Learners
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: the things that people wear to cover their bodies
CLOTHING Defined for Kids
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playDefinition of clothing for Students
: the things people wear to cover their bodies
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