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
  • On the clothing rack hung a navy winter coat, a black interview suit, one white dress shirt, and a Burberry scarf that Isul’s aunt had sent last Christmas.
    — Min Jin Lee, New Yorker, 19 July 2026
  • In the summer months, the Marché du Cap Ferret is open daily, with wine stands and produce vendors inside the covered hall (Chez Cocotte is a must-visit) and stalls outside sporting jewelry and clothing.
    — Lane Nieset, Travel + Leisure, 19 July 2026
Definition of clothing
Noun
  • One concern was that many European venues lack air conditioning, and David worried that guests would be uncomfortable in black-tie attire.
    — Doug Gollan, Forbes.com, 26 July 2026
  • 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
Definition of attire
Noun
  • Aniston occasionally wears a mini dress to show off her toned gams, but her preference for maxi styles is undeniable.
    — Samantha Sutton, InStyle, 22 July 2026
  • The dress’ preppy and polished look is primed for all sorts of summer occasions — from casual backyard barbecues to dinners out on vacation.
    — Clara McMahon, PEOPLE, 22 July 2026
Definition of dress
Noun
  • The statute defines clothing as articles of wearing apparel worn on the human body.
    — Zuri Primos July 25, Kansas City Star, 25 July 2026
  • Other tenants include Alberta Boot Company and its sister Western apparel brand Cody & Sioux and Astrid & Miyu.
    — Angela Velasquez, Footwear News, 24 July 2026
Definition of apparel
Noun
  • In several looks, the hips protruded impressively outward, but the silhouette appeared more subtle and somewhat suitable for everyday wear in the label’s delicate camisole tops.
    — Kelly Niesen, Glamour, 24 July 2026
  • Dominique is in the ensemble as is a blond rube named Hunter (Kristine Froseth) who shows up at Elle’s doorstep in mall-wear denim and then upgrades to desperate, cleavage-baring sequins.
    — Amy Nicholson, Los Angeles Times, 23 July 2026
Definition of wear

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“Toggery.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/toggery. Accessed 27 Jul. 2026.

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