clothing

noun

cloth·​ing ˈklō-t͟hiŋ 

: items (as of cloth) designed to be worn to cover the body

The children and their teachers strolled up the path, the colors of their winter clothing bright against the monotone of the field.

—Ward Just

… radiating vibrance through her bright clothing and makeup.

—Hannah Jones

also : coverings

… seeks to regulate and adopt flammability standards to upholstered furniture, mattresses, bed clothing and candles.

—Home Textiles Today

Synonyms

• clothes
• attire
• garments
• apparel
• dress

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 on the Web

Wear lightweight and loose-fitting clothing when possible and drink plenty of water. —Matthew Robinson, MSNBC Newsweek, 7 July 2025

And for those with a more discerning eye, explore the 2nd Street locations on The Drag or Sunset Valley for designer and collectible vintage clothing that will make heads turn. —Matthew Odam, Austin American Statesman, 7 July 2025

Through their clothing, concertgoers breathed life into the Superdome. —Robyn Mowatt, Essence, 7 July 2025

Amazon Prime Day will run from July 8-11 and offer huge discounts on all kinds of products, such as household items, office supplies, video games, clothing, electronics (TVs, video game consoles, and more) and groceries, among many other products on Amazon.com. —Shelby Slade, AZCentral.com, 5 July 2025

Word History

First Known Use

13th century, in the meaning defined above

Phrases Containing clothing

• nonrestrictive clothing
• not wearing a stitch (of clothes/clothing)
• wolf in sheep's clothing

Rhymes for clothing

• underclothing

Kids Definition

clothing

noun

cloth·​ing ˈklō-t͟hiŋ 

1

: covering for the human body

2

: something that covers or conceals