clothing
noun
\
Definition of clothing
: garments in general also : covering
Keep scrolling for more
Synonyms for clothing
Synonyms
apparel, attire, clothes, dress, duds, garments, gear, rags, raiment, rig, rigging, threads, toggery, togs, vestments, vesture, wear, wearables, weeds
Visit the Thesaurus for More
Examples of clothing in a Sentence
Recent Examples on the Web
How has something so profane, so intoxicated and so clothing-resistant continued to ride its unique wave in a world miles less accepting of this kind of sandy fun run amok? — Bryce Miller, sandiegouniontribune.com, "Cover your ears: Over-the-Line evolves, but the raunchy team names remain," 14 July 2018 Consider using tick repellents like DEET for skin and permethrin for clothing. — Dennis Thompson, CBS News, "Ticks that carry Lyme disease are spreading fast," 13 July 2018 Numerous articles of Gucci and Nike clothing were stolen from a vehicle entered by force. — Washington Post, "Crime reports for Anne Arundel and Howard counties and for Annapolis," 12 July 2018 JP Morgan introduced a business casual clothing policy in 2016. — Laura Newberry, latimes.com, "Citing health study, Lancaster mayor wants to ban workplace necktie requirements for city employees," 12 July 2018 Maude’s Coffee and Clothing is a quirky little place with nice people, smooth coffee, and racks of eclectic new and secondhand clothing. — Aaron Gulley, Outside Online, "An Outdoor Enthusiast's Guide to Ketchum, Idaho," 11 July 2018 When McClure tried to take King’s bike and clothing bag, a brief altercation ensued until King lost strength and collapsed, the witness said. — Steven Dubois, The Seattle Times, "Man gets 70 months for near-fatal stabbing at Portland park," 9 July 2018 Ruby said some of Gilbert's designer clothing is expected to be available as well as handcrafted, original art pieces designed for Gilbert. — Christina Hall, Detroit Free Press, "Estate sale planned as Melissa Gilbert, Timothy Busfield leave Michigan," 9 July 2018 The curb outside was lined with more than a dozen trash bags of clothing. — Julia Terruso, Philly.com, "Why Philly is a particularly bad place to get bedbugs," 5 July 2018These example sentences are selected automatically from various online news sources to reflect current usage of the word 'clothing.' Views expressed in the examples do not represent the opinion of Merriam-Webster or its editors. Send us feedback.
Keep scrolling for more
Learn More about clothing
Dictionary Entries near clothing
Statistics for clothing
Last Updated
7 Oct 2018
Look-up Popularity
Time Traveler for clothing
The first known use of clothing was in the 13th century
Keep scrolling for more
More Definitions for clothing
clothing
noun
English Language Learners Definition of clothing
: the things that people wear to cover their bodies
See the full definition for clothing in the English Language Learners Dictionary
clothing
noun
\
Kids Definition of clothing
: the things people wear to cover their bodies
Keep scrolling for more
Comments on clothing
What made you want to look up clothing? Please tell us where you read or heard it (including the quote, if possible).
Test Your Vocabulary
Great Scrabble Words—A Quiz
-
- Which of the following Q-without-U words means the number five in cards or dice?
Test your vocabulary with our 10-question quiz!
TAKE THE QUIZ
Test Your Knowledge - and learn some interesting things along the way.
TAKE THE QUIZLove words? Need even more definitions?
Merriam-Webster unabridgedWords at Play
Ask the Editors
Word Games
-
Great Scrabble Words—A Quiz
Words to improve your Scrabble game
Take the quiz -
Which Came First? Quiz
Do you know which word is older?
Take the quiz -
How Strong Is Your Vocabulary?
Test your vocabulary with our 10-question quiz!
Take the quiz -
Bee Cubed
Listen to the words and spell through all three levels.
Play the game
Share clothing
Resources for clothing