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noun

Definition of attire

as in clothing

covering for the human body needed some snazzy attire for the job interview

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verb

ə-ˈtī(-ə)r

as in to dress

to outfit with clothes and especially fine or special clothes men attired in tuxedos for the awards banquet

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Recent Examples of attire

Noun

For some around me, being watched was certainly not a pejorative but the intent of their attire. — Chris Jones, Chicago Tribune, 20 July 2026 However, instead of his usual trademark T-shirt and jacket, Burnham was dressed in the traditional politician attire of a suit and tie given the formality of the occasion. — Issy Ronald, CNN Money, 20 July 2026

Verb

They were identically attired, in a dark suit and dark glasses. — Alexandra Petri, The Atlantic, 13 Feb. 2026 Photos from airports reviewed by USA TODAY from the USA TODAY Network, Reuters and Getty Images taken during the holiday travel season showed that flyers were largely attired in outfits ranging from casual to business casual. — James Powel, USA Today, 30 Dec. 2025 See All Example Sentences for attire

Recent Examples of Synonyms for attire

Noun

Drinking plenty of water even when not thirsty and wearing lightweight, light-colored clothing can help.

— Eleanor Nash, Kansas City Star, 26 July 2026
Nevertheless, Lowe represented the Fabians as a deeply sinister fifth column because their logo was once a wolf in sheep’s clothing.

— Helen Lewis, The Atlantic, 26 July 2026

Definition of clothing

Verb

Photos released by authorities showed a group identified as the attackers, dressed in black clothing and hats and riding on the back of a black pickup truck.

— ABC News, ABC News, 23 July 2026
That means no tasting cookie dough made with raw eggs, no licking brownie batter off the beaters, and no homemade Caesar dressing made with uncooked yolks.

— Angela Haupt, Time, 23 July 2026

Definition of dress

Noun

In several looks, the hips protruded impressively outward, but the silhouette appeared more subtle and somewhat suitable for everyday wear in the label’s delicate camisole tops.

— Kelly Niesen, Glamour, 24 July 2026
Dominique is in the ensemble as is a blond rube named Hunter (Kristine Froseth) who shows up at Elle’s doorstep in mall-wear denim and then upgrades to desperate, cleavage-baring sequins.

— Amy Nicholson, Los Angeles Times, 23 July 2026

Definition of wear

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Seven days of building both the Ice King and Charlie the Unicorn costumes with much trial and error have culminated in her decision to go as the Ice King for the first day of San Diego Comic-Con.

— Jesa Marie Calaor, Allure, 24 July 2026
Nearby, two performers were smoking in white Monobloc chairs, costumed in long aprons and scrubs, rubber gloves close at hand.

— Lauren Oyler, New Yorker, 20 July 2026

Definition of costume

Verb

The couple was pictured posing together in glitzy date night looks—Stefani wore a pale pink floral appliqué gown by Yara Shoemaker, while Shelton wore a black tux.

— Meg Walters, InStyle, 21 July 2026
Additional snaps feature the Boy Next Door star taking a selfie at Wimbledon, posing for photos in a Dolce & Gabbana gown and enjoying a cup of coffee and a croissant from what appears to be a hotel balcony.

— Desiree Anello, PEOPLE, 19 July 2026

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