Definition of finery
fineries
: ornament, decoration; especially : dressy or showy clothing and jewels
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Examples of finery in a Sentence
She was proud to show off her new evening finery.
the guests arrived at the wedding in all their finery
Recent Examples of finery from the Web
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Each photo is a miniature stage play: a boy wraps himself in a rope, like a noose or a bandolier; girls in finery scrabble for candy; refugee children solemnly display their toys.
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First Known Use of finery
1647
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FINERY Defined for English Language Learners
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playDefinition of finery for English Language Learners
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: clothes, jewels, etc., that are expensive and beautiful
FINERY Defined for Kids
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playDefinition of finery for Students
fineries
: stylish or showy clothes and jewelry
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