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

Another common metaphor is that the soul dons the body, just as the body puts on clothing. —Rizwan Virk, The Conversation, 13 Nov. 2025

Critics have previously and periodically pressed Patagonia to do more; further decouple its profits from new clothing production, wean itself off petrochemicals altogether, and support the California Garment Workers Protection Act. —Alexandra Harrell, Sourcing Journal, 13 Nov. 2025

The vast archives include clothing, sketches, ads and travelogues, among other items. —Rosemary Feitelberg, Footwear News, 13 Nov. 2025

Punk Rock Flea Market The Punk Rock Flea Market is a part of Flower Fist Art Market, offering original art, vintage clothing, jewelry and music from local vendors. —Marcus Smith, Sacbee.com, 13 Nov. 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