finery

noun

fin·​ery ˈfī-nə-rē 

ˈfīn-rē

plural fineries

: ornament, decoration

especially : dressy or showy clothing and jewels

Synonyms of finery

• attire
• costume
• regalia
• frippery
• bravery
• apparel

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 on the Web

Come early evening, guests emerge from their suites to strut their evening finery (a brand parade of Loro Piana loafers, Casablanca silk shirts, Richard Mille watches, Missoni dresses, Hermès bags) and converge on the terrace for cocktails. —Lanie Goodman, Condé Nast Traveler, 16 Jan. 2026

Trees must be clean of wooden stands, watering bowls, ornaments, lights, wires, string and any other festive finery. —Kirsten Fiscus, Nashville Tennessean, 26 Dec. 2025

Admire the Queen Anne and Italianate architecture, including original staircases, fireplace mantles and woodwork, and see these homes bedecked in their best holiday finery. —Rasputin Todd, Cincinnati Enquirer, 3 Dec. 2025

Every inch will immerse you in holiday finery that, come Christmas, elevates an already charming store. —Rebecca Deurlein, Southern Living, 25 Nov. 2025

Word History

Etymology

fine entry 1 + -ery

First Known Use

1647, in the meaning defined above

Rhymes for finery

• binary
• winery
• refinery

Kids Definition

finery

noun

fin·​ery ˈfīn-(ə-)rē 

plural fineries

: showy clothing and jewels