as in removing
to rid oneself of (a garment)
the blazing sun soon had the men doffing their jackets
Synonyms & Similar Words
Relevance
Antonyms & Near Antonyms
Example Sentences
Examples are automatically compiled from online sources to
show current usage.
Read More
Opinions expressed in the examples do not represent those of Merriam-Webster or its editors.
Send us feedback.
Recent Examples of doffing
Polite to a fault, Franke became famous on the circuit for doffing his cap at meet-and-greets with fans and at other public appearances.
—
Corky Siemaszko, NBC news, 27 Oct. 2025
Corky Siemaszko, NBC news, 27 Oct. 2025
Recent Examples of Synonyms for doffing
removing
Verb
-
But what specific goals did this Administration have in removing Maduro and taking control?—
Scott Montgomery,
Forbes.com,
25 Jan. 2026
-
But the season ended with a blowout loss in Seattle last week, removing the dream scenario of the 49ers lifting the Lombardi Trophy on their home field.—
Chris Biderman,
Sacbee.com,
24 Jan. 2026
Cite this Entry
“Doffing.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/doffing. Accessed 31 Jan. 2026.
Copy CitationLove words? Need even more definitions?
Merriam-Webster unabridged
