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noun

ˈklō-t͟hiŋ How to pronounce clothing (audio)
Definition of clothingnext
as in clothes
covering for the human body a store that sells both men's and women's clothing

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verb

present participle of clothe
1
as in dressing
to outfit with clothes and especially fine or special clothes they liked to clothe the twins in identical outfits just to confuse people

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2
as in saying
to convey in appropriate or telling terms regulations clothed in obscure terminology

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Recent Examples of clothing
Noun
Unlike dish soap, most laundry detergents are made to include enzymes or other agents that are intended to be left on clothing after washing. — Ashlyn Needham, Southern Living, 5 July 2026 The 78-year-old Lai, a former clothing magnate and publisher of a Hong Kong tabloid critical of Beijing, received a 20-year sentence in February. — Didi Tang, Los Angeles Times, 5 July 2026
Verb
Not feeding the hungry, not tending to the sick, not clothing the naked, not welcoming the refugee. — Alexandra Petri, The Atlantic, 17 June 2026 This is like inviting a homeless person into your home, sheltering them, feeding them, clothing them, educating them, and having that person's confidant leak that the newly comfortable person doesn't think less of you. — Armando Salguero Outkick, FOXNews.com, 22 May 2026 See All Example Sentences for clothing
Recent Examples of Synonyms for clothing
  1. attire
  2. dressing
  3. saying
  4. apparel
  5. costuming
  6. expressing
  7. dress
  8. putting
Noun
  • But this year, according to a dress code reviewed by The Athletic, women have been told that strapless, off-the-shoulder and spaghetti-strap attire is not permitted, with illustrations of appropriate and inappropriate wear for both men and women.
    — Nick Miller, New York Times, 4 July 2026
  • Shop More Loft Sales Talbots is the destination for elegant travel outfits and office-ready attire.
    — Rylee Johnston, PEOPLE, 4 July 2026
Definition of attire
Verb
  • Roethling recommends adding compost to every planting hole or top dressing existing roses.
    — Madeline Buiano, Martha Stewart, 5 July 2026
  • Take the guesswork out of dressing this summer and fill your closet with these versatile, stylish, and comfortable matching top-and-skirt sets.
    — Alicia Geigel, Southern Living, 5 July 2026
Definition of dressing
Verb
  • Johnson released a statement through his press office saying the ILA workers who met with the mayor are members of the team that bargained their new contract, ratified this spring.
    — Talia Soglin, Chicago Tribune, 5 July 2026
  • In her new memoir Famesick, Dunham wrote a message to Swift, saying much of the book's creative process was soundtracked by her music.
    — Yamillah Hurtado, PEOPLE, 4 July 2026
Definition of saying
Noun
  • During the pandemic, the company started supplying medical apparel to hospitals and schools, and the business took off, with revenue doubling in 2020, Beig said.
    — Los Angeles Times, Los Angeles Times, 3 July 2026
  • In similar cases, plaintiffs in Cambodia, Pakistan, the Philippines and elsewhere in Indonesia are taking other major European firms — like the apparel company Adidas and energy giant Shell — to court.
    — ABC News, ABC News, 3 July 2026
Definition of apparel
Verb
  • That attention to detail was present across all of the show’s departments, from sets and costuming to the cameras that captured it all.
    — Christian Zilko, IndieWire, 15 June 2026
  • True to its source material, this latest adaptation of the vampire story delivers on the centuries old legacy of sexiness; costuming for the show playing an integral part in pulling that off.
    — Caroline Reilly, Forbes.com, 14 June 2026
Definition of costuming
Verb
  • Pakistani Prime Minister Shehbaz Sharif released a statement expressing sympathy with the families of the five crew members, and directed the government to deploy all available resources for the search effort.
    — Munir Ahmed, Los Angeles Times, 8 July 2026
  • By expressing behavior through concrete, executable examples, acceptance tests allow the system to evolve while keeping its meaning and intent stable.
    — Boris Berat, Forbes.com, 8 July 2026
Definition of expressing
Noun
  • Bella Hadid opted for the style while on vacation in Italy, pairing her sandals with a breezy dress and big sunglasses for an outfit that struck the perfect balance of put-together but still casual.
    — Kaitlin Clapinski, InStyle, 8 July 2026
  • This breezy shirt dress is made for vacation days thanks to its drapey fabric, loose short sleeves, and easy collar.
    — Nicol Natale, PEOPLE, 8 July 2026
Definition of dress
Verb
  • Belgium was on the front foot from the start, taking six shots and putting two on target in the first eight minutes before going ahead on De Ketelaere’s first goal in the ninth minute.
    — Kevin Baxter, Los Angeles Times, 7 July 2026
  • A week later, the TPUSA board unanimously voted to install Erika as their new chief executive, putting her at the forefront of his advocacy efforts.
    — Kyler Alvord, PEOPLE, 6 July 2026
Definition of putting

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