garb 1 of 2

noun

ˈgärb How to pronounce garb (audio)
Definition of garbnext
1
as in costume
clothing chosen as appropriate for a specific situation decided to clothe himself in traditional Scottish garb for the celebration

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2
as in look
the outward form of someone or something especially as indicative of a quality a fable about personal redemption presented in the garb of a conventional horror story

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garb

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verb

as in to clothe
to outfit with clothes and especially fine or special clothes firefighters garbed in protective gear

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Recent Examples of garb
Noun
The earliest version, from 1624 and now owned by the Museu de Arte de São Paulo, adds a key and gold spurs to his garb to signify his offices. — Maximilíano Durón, ARTnews.com, 6 July 2026 Tour guides in tricorn hats and colonial garb brought throngs of tourists to sites along the Freedom Trail, including the Granary Burying Ground, the Old North Church, and Paul Revere’s home. — Karissa Waddick, USA Today, 4 July 2026
Verb
Many of Furgeson’s subjects were displeased by his haughty musings, which would seem less out of place if he was garbed in a royal mantle and wielding a golden scepter. — Frank Landymore, Futurism, 4 June 2026 On Passover, my father would be garbed in a long white robe, with a high white yarmulka and Papa would rest back on several pillows like a royal potentate. — Judith Levy, Sun Sentinel, 24 Mar. 2026 See All Example Sentences for garb
Recent Examples of Synonyms for garb
  1. costume
  2. look
  3. clothe
  4. attire
  5. attitude
  6. dress
  7. manner
  8. apparel
Noun
  • And both the immune and eliminated designers are high on their own power; Elizabeth, in particular, is acting mighty haughty for a woman whose ruffled scarlet satin dress looks like a reject from the Westworld costume department.
    — Roxana Hadadi, Vulture, 17 July 2026
  • From viral costumes to repair parts, a skeleton subculture is booming.
    — Jack Flemming, Los Angeles Times, 15 July 2026
Definition of costume
Noun
  • Office experts say buildings that lack a story, especially in Atlanta’s current market, likely won’t convince anyone to give them a second look.
    — Zachary Hansen, AJC.com, 21 July 2026
  • For such a conspicuous color, the look was surprisingly restrained.
    — Marci Robin, Allure, 20 July 2026
Definition of look
Verb
  • At product launches, company events, and trade shows, Huang is nearly always clad in his trademark black Tom Ford leather jacket.
    — Kif Leswing, CNBC, 17 July 2026
  • For Mary Kay, the latter of these rationales seems to have been clothed in the guise of the former, though the precise catalyst for establishing her own outfit remains indeterminate.
    — Lauren Michele Jackson, New Yorker, 15 July 2026
Definition of clothe
Noun
  • The next night at the Time 100 Sports gala, Hughes returned to the red carpet in a more traditional suit but explained the reason for his attire at the ESPYs.
    — Ralphie Aversa, USA Today, 17 July 2026
  • Aside from the clutch, Nyong’o accessorized her New York City premiere attire with gold metallic heels by Aldo and jewelry pieces courtesy of Sabyasachi, further accentuating the gold color scheme of her attire.
    — Julia Teti, Footwear News, 15 July 2026
Definition of attire
Noun
  • One other surprising benefit could be to shift people’s attitudes to climate change, according to recent research.
    — Laura Paddison, CNN Money, 17 July 2026
  • As Odysseus wanders from place to place, discovering the foreign customs and attitudes of each one, the story explores the concept of home, asking what kind of civilization is appropriate for an authentic human being.
    — Literary Hub, Literary Hub, 17 July 2026
Definition of attitude
Verb
  • From a seashell-print maxi reminiscent of Farm Rio’s Sand Marine Shells dress to tropical florals, bold prints, and tiered silhouettes, these picks are made for beach vacations, weddings, and sunny weekends.
    — Aashna Gheewalla, PEOPLE, 16 July 2026
  • Leather ballet flats dress things up without getting too formal.
    — India Roby, Glamour, 16 July 2026
Definition of dress
Noun
  • Warner said that in the past 10 years, his committee, in a bipartisan manner, has reviewed and investigated all of the allegations the president brought up.
    — Terry Collins, USA Today, 17 July 2026
  • While no traditional denim was used in the whimsical collection, Chanel tapped Maison Lesage to weave its blue tweed in a manner that resembles blue jeans.
    — Angela Velasquez, Footwear News, 17 July 2026
Definition of manner
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
Definition of apparel

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