clothing

noun cloth·ing \ ˈklō-t͟hiŋ \

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

Thor never wears a mask and rarely wears clothing that covers his arms, presumably the better to exhibit Hemsworth’s bulging biceps.

— james deutsch, Smithsonian, "What a Smithsonian Folklorist Thinks about Marvel’s Cleaned-Up Version of Thor," 1 Nov. 2017
Some wore yoga clothing, and no man was pictured in traditional robes.

— sarah rense, Esquire, "The Prince of Saudi Arabia Plans to Build a Megacity 33x the Size of New York," 26 Oct. 2017
The focus here is on blissful, beautiful relaxing; in all of its facilities—the clothing-optional pool and sundeck, the Japanese hot baths, the dry sauna, and the spa.

— Condé Nast Traveler, "Ventana Big Sur, An Alila Resort," 20 Oct. 2017
In the late 1980s, they were gradually deprived of the right to practice their own religion and speak their language, had to wear Bhutanese clothing.

— polly campbell, Cincinnati.com, "Namaste Curry House: From refugee camp to running a restaurant," 27 Sep. 2017
Holly Haujan from Petite Flower Presents wanted her Hotel Indigo Old Town Alexandra clothing picks to be just as classic as the cityscape.

— sara tardiff, ELLE Decor, "ASOS And Hotel Indigo Team Up To Curate A Travel-Inspired Clothing Collection," 25 Sep. 2017
The plaintiffs claim that wearing minimal clothing allows them to show their tattoos, scars and other physical features that prompt conversations with customers about life experiences and personal choices that would not otherwise occur.

— christine clarridge, The Seattle Times, "Bikini baristas sue Everett, say bare-skin ban violates their freedom of expression," 11 Sep. 2017
Designer Hugo Matha, better known for his work in accessories, dabbled in clothing for the first time for the Crillon, designing everything from bow-necked blouses to sleek midi-skirt dresses and even men's slippers for a dapper touch.

— carrie goldberg, Harper's BAZAAR, "Everything You Need to Know About Paris' Newly Re-Opened Hotel de Crillon," 1 Sep. 2017
The change in Madsen's account came as police confronted him with the latest forensic evidence, including traces of Wall's blood on his clothing.

— sean gallagher, Ars Technica, "Danish amateur submariner admits to dismembering reporter," 30 Oct. 2017

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