Synonyms of apparel

apparel 1 of 2

noun

ə-ˈper-əl 

as in clothing

covering for the human body

a sale on summer apparel for women

Synonyms & Similar Words

• clothing
• clothes
• attire
• garments
• dress
• wear
• costume
• gear
• garb
• raiment
• livery
• vesture
• vestments
• rags
• wearables
• threads
• costumery
• toggery
• rigging
• togs
• weeds
• duds
• rig
• clobber
• wardrobe
• habit
• outfit
• vestiary
• habiliment(s)
• finery
• couture
• regalia
• sportswear
• ensemble
• underwear
• outerwear
• guise
• tailoring
• activewear
• ready-to-wear
• sleepwear
• trim
• caparison
• bravery
• pretties
• menswear
• frock
• trumpery
• garderobe
• loungewear
• frippery
• getup
• foofaraw
• underclothes
• glad rags
• tatters
• tawdry
• array
• gaiety
• haberdashery
• playwear
• civvies
• mufti
• gaudery
• prêt-à-porter
• nightclothes
• smallclothes

apparel

2 of 2

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

Synonyms & Similar Words

• clothe
• dress
• garment
• attire
• costume
• gown
• garb
• rig (out)
• habit
• toilet
• deck (out)
• array
• suit
• robe
• vesture
• jacket
• wrap
• drape
• bedeck
• get up
• dress up
• uniform
• caparison
• enrobe
• tog (up or out)
• outfit
• invest
• vest
• cloak
• furnish
• do up
• mantle
• tailor
• frock
• equip
• swaddle
• huddle
• swathe
• hap
• dress down
• accoutre
• enswathe
• habilitate
• bedight
• underdress

Antonyms & Near Antonyms

• strip
• disarray
• undress
• disrobe
• unclothe
• uncover
• divest
• untruss
• unveil
• denude
• undrape

Example Sentences

Recent Examples of apparel

Noun

Indeed, even after modern jeans were invented in the late 19th century, denim continued to be used to make such apparel as work jackets, prison uniforms, naval fatigues, and jumpsuits. — Britannica Editors, Encyclopedia Britannica, 23 Oct. 2026

The unified commerce agent bridging TV and mobile devices also creates a cross-screen funnel that allows fashion apparel brands to capture spontaneous consumer interest and turn passive discovery into direct-to-consumer sales. — Arthur Zaczkiewicz, Footwear News, 23 Oct. 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