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 of clothing

• 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

Staying out of the grass where a tick can latch onto your clothing. —Karen Garcia, Los Angeles Times, 16 June 2026

Jokes aside, every four years the World Cup offers participating countries an extremely high-profile opportunity to express themselves through clothing design. —Ashley Fetters Maloy, Washington Post, 16 June 2026

All shows are conceived with an eye towards franchising​ the IP across the Disney ecosystem with consumer product extensions, like toys and clothing, experiences, including Disney parks, cruises and tours, and music, including soundtracks and concerts. —Nellie Andreeva, Deadline, 15 June 2026

With a focus on growing the game with younger generations, Eastside Golf is making incredibly comfortable and street-wear-adjacent clothing for golfers (and non-golfers) alike. —Red Fabbri, Travel + Leisure, 15 June 2026

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