garment

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noun

gar·ment ˈgär-mənt

Synonyms of garment next

: an article of clothing

garment

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verb

garmented; garmenting; garments

transitive verb

: to clothe with or as if with a garment

Example Sentences

Verb a socialite who was among the most gorgeously garmented women of her time

Recent Examples on the Web

Noun

His best-selling garment, the Origami jacket, looks like a tailored blazer, but with pleats reminiscent of the folds of a kimono. —

Tara Gonzalez, Harper's BAZAAR, 7 June 2023 While there are medications that can help, the first line of treatment is to increase the amount of water stored in the body and to use compression garments to help get blood out of the lower extremities back to the heart. —

Lisa Sanders, M.d., New York Times, 7 June 2023 Best Shirt Jacket WeatherWool American ShirtJac $550 at weatherwool.com A shirt jacket is a versatile garment that can help keep packing to a minimum. —

John Thompson, Men's Health, 6 June 2023 The Maya calendar is recreated through textiles within the public areas and rooms, with elements inspired by ceremonial Maya garments. —

Devorah Lev-tov, Travel + Leisure, 5 June 2023 Wright said the stole, an important liturgical garment, was generously handmade special for the racing occasion. —

Marina Johnson, Detroit Free Press, 2 June 2023 That averages out to around €8,500 ($9,242) per company, or €0.16 ($0.17) per garment. —

Olivia Rockeman, Fortune, 30 May 2023 Sizes: 2-8 LaMarque Alena Ostrich Feather V-Neck Mini Dress $875 at Neiman Marcus$875 at Saks Fifth Avenue LaMarque specializes in luxurious leather attire and modern garments that add a twist to classic structures. —

Cortne Bonilla, harpersbazaar.com, 30 May 2023 In real-life, Emmy Award-winning costume designer Donna Zakowska is the woman behind the dress—as well as five seasons’ worth of unique garments on the show. —

Emma Fraser, ELLE, 27 May 2023

Verb

Others garmented themselves in costume play. —

Riley Van Steward, Forbes, 26 Mar. 2023 Sara Ziff, executive director of modeling advocacy group The Model Alliance, says retailers have the same obligation to models that apparel makers have to garment workers. —

Kim Bhasin, Fortune, 19 Aug. 2019 See More

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Word History

Etymology

Noun

Middle English, assimilated variant of garnement, borrowed from Anglo-French, "defense, clothing, item of apparel," from garnir "to equip, arm, decorate" + -ment -ment — more at garnish entry 1

Verb

derivative of garment entry 1

First Known Use

Noun

14th century, in the meaning defined above

Verb

circa 1547, in the meaning defined above

Time Traveler

The first known use of garment was in the 14th century

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