garment

verb

Definition of garmentnext
as in to clothe
to outfit with clothes and especially fine or special clothes a socialite who was among the most gorgeously garmented women of her time

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Recent Examples of Synonyms for garment
  1. clothe
  2. dress
  3. costume
  4. gown
  5. apparel
  6. attire
Verb
  • Yeoh turned to Schiaparelli for her attire, clad in a classic black and white look with pops of gold throughout.
    — Julia Teti, Footwear News, 24 July 2026
  • After sermons and scripture reading, family and friends clad in colorful clothing danced down the aisle.
    — Caitlin McGlade, Charlotte Observer, 22 July 2026
Definition of clothe
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
Verb
  • 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
  • The seasonal job is part of her plan to eventually move to New York City and pursue her dream of working in wardrobe and costuming for Broadway, film and other productions.
    — Jennifer Liu, CNBC, 19 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
Definition of gown
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
Verb
  • Always elegantly attired, always thirsty, never drunk.
    — Condé Nast, Condé Nast Traveler, 4 June 2026
  • The open concept and casually attired employees bear a resemblance to countless other start-ups.
    — Lucien Bruggeman, ABC News, 28 May 2026
Definition of attire
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“Garment.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/garment. Accessed 26 Jul. 2026.

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