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noun

ə-ˈper-əl How to pronounce apparel (audio)
Definition of apparelnext
as in clothing
covering for the human body a sale on summer apparel for women

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verb

as in to clothe
to outfit with clothes and especially fine or special clothes a designer who regularly apparels several of the presenters at the Oscar ceremonies

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Recent Examples of apparel
Noun
Jackson and Jaylen Blue displayed their apparel line called Only the Strongest Survive. — Kaicey Baylor, CBS News, 31 July 2026 The pair wore similar apparel, with Bloom in black swim shorts and Laemmel in a bikini and sunglasses. — Colson Thayer, PEOPLE, 30 July 2026
Verb
Cole Haan is turning its sights to apparel. — Jean E. Palmieri, Footwear News, 8 June 2026 On top of everyday savings, the warehouse club also offers members additional monthly savings on top products—everything from grocery items to apparel. — Kait Hanson, Southern Living, 3 Oct. 2025 See All Example Sentences for apparel
Recent Examples of Synonyms for apparel
  1. clothing
  2. clothe
  3. attire
  4. dress
  5. costume
  6. gown
Noun
  • With local vendors selling everything from clothing, thrift and vintage pieces, beauty products, candles, jewelry, fragrances and more, this Indie Market promotes a rotating list of merchants.
    — Lesly Gregory, AJC.com, 3 Aug. 2026
  • That’s why Figgins suggests wearing a slim, flat money belt underneath your clothing.
    — Jillian Dara, Travel + Leisure, 2 Aug. 2026
Definition of clothing
Verb
  • The clip veers between a high school football, an artsy compound in the desert, and the interior of a trailer, where Slayyyter is clad in a Las Vegas showgirl ensemble.
    — Emily Zemler, Rolling Stone, 31 July 2026
  • The building’s exterior is an unconventional assemblage of ten sculptural cones clad in stainless steel mesh, onyx, and glass, rising up to 280 feet into the sky.
    — News Desk, Artforum, 29 July 2026
Definition of clothe
Noun
  • His fluctuating weight, ruddy cheeks and occasionally ill-fitting attire — commenters on social media rarely needed an excuse to zero in on him.
    — Greg O'Keeffe, New York Times, 1 Aug. 2026
  • Tuipulotu, who was a full participant in minicamp, did individual work off to the side during Wednesday’s practice and was in general workout attire rather than in a helmet, jersey and football pants like his teammates.
    — Assistant Sports Editor, Los Angeles Times, 31 July 2026
Definition of attire
Verb
  • Start with a bright Greek village salad, featuring cucumbers and tomatoes and feta and a creamy ricotta dressing.
    — Connie Ogle July 31, Miami Herald, 31 July 2026
  • Likewise, having more denim doesn’t necessarily make getting dressed easier.
    — Alesandra Dubin, Glamour, 31 July 2026
Definition of dress
Verb
  • The night also saw modern iterations of court costumes from the 17th and 18th centuries.
    — R. Daniel Foster, Forbes.com, 4 Aug. 2026
  • Sessa is an attractive young man with Tony's impossibly lean physique, who looks good in every single piece of 1975-era costuming.
    — Laurie Woolever, Bon Appetit Magazine, 3 Aug. 2026
Definition of costume
Verb
  • The only exceptions to Black were when Zendaya wore an ivory Tamara Ralph gown to the London premiere, and a white and black Atelier Versace gown to the premiere in Shanghai, China.
    — Carly Thomas, HollywoodReporter, 1 Aug. 2026
  • Her much talked-about lime and silver chevron and lace gown by Versace had literally walked the runway in Milan mere hours before.
    — Freya Drohan, InStyle, 26 July 2026
Definition of gown

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“Apparel.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/apparel. Accessed 6 Aug. 2026.

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