toggery

noun

ˈtä-g(ə-)rē How to pronounce toggery (audio)
Definition of toggerynext
as in clothes
covering for the human body inmates wearing regulation prison toggery

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Recent Examples of toggery In the post-housebound era, if casual toggery becomes the norm for work, will underwire bras go the way of ties, suits and vertiginous heels? — Washington Post, 7 Jan. 2022
Recent Examples of Synonyms for toggery
  1. clothing
  2. attire
  3. dress
  4. apparel
  5. wear
Noun
  • Abbott bused migrants from the border to Chicago, often without a clear destination or adequate clothing for harsh Illinois winters.
    — Daniel C. Vock, Chicago Tribune, 1 Nov. 2026
  • Shop the season’s top clothing and accessory swaps to elevate your cozy travel staples and take on the cold in runway-ready styles, with prices starting at $15.
    — Julia Morlino, Travel + Leisure, 31 Oct. 2026
Definition of clothing
Noun
  • Guests were encouraged to wear baseball jerseys, hats and other baseball attire, and each child got to choose their own walk-up song.
    — Tereza Shkurtaj, PEOPLE, 1 Nov. 2026
  • The somewhat bridal nature of Jodie Woods’s attire vaguely recalled one of her sister’s looks from earlier this year.
    — Erin Wisti, Footwear News, 31 Oct. 2026
Definition of attire
Noun
  • Some with similar gowns even offered Ippolito the chance to borrow their dresses for her wedding next year.
    — Allison Kiehl, Chicago Tribune, 28 Oct. 2026
  • Unlike on the runway, the Skims founder opted for a sculptural chunky platform in white patent leather to pair with the dress.
    — Karla Rodriguez, Footwear News, 28 Oct. 2026
Definition of dress
Noun
  • Indeed, even after modern jeans were invented in the late 19th century, denim continued to be used to make such apparel as work jackets, prison uniforms, naval fatigues, and jumpsuits.
    — Britannica Editors, Encyclopedia Britannica, 23 Oct. 2026
  • The unified commerce agent bridging TV and mobile devices also creates a cross-screen funnel that allows fashion apparel brands to capture spontaneous consumer interest and turn passive discovery into direct-to-consumer sales.
    — Arthur Zaczkiewicz, Footwear News, 23 Oct. 2026
Definition of apparel
Noun
  • The 14k gold-over-brass finish and cubic zirconia stones add just enough shine to dress up a T-shirt and jeans without feeling too fancy for daily wear.
    — Jeaneen Russell, PEOPLE, 28 Oct. 2026
  • This Quince tee is especially cozy thanks to being made from 100 percent cashmere, which softens more with every wear.
    — Caroline Hughes, Travel + Leisure, 28 Oct. 2026
Definition of wear

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“Toggery.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/toggery. Accessed 3 Nov. 2026.

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