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
  • With local vendors selling everything from clothing, thrift and vintage pieces, beauty products, candles, jewelry, fragrances and more, this Indie Market promotes a rotating list of merchants.
    — Lesly Gregory, AJC.com, 3 Aug. 2026
  • That’s why Figgins suggests wearing a slim, flat money belt underneath your clothing.
    — Jillian Dara, Travel + Leisure, 2 Aug. 2026
Definition of clothing
Noun
  • Polished suits and other types of professional business attire — the typical recommendation of career advisers in years past — no longer are the default option when interviewers may show up in hoodies and shorts.
    — Cathy Bussewitz, Fortune, 7 Aug. 2026
  • One attendee was decked out in a T-shirt featuring a bug-eyed alien playing electric guitar, but for everyone else in the room, business attire was the order of the day.
    — Jeffrey Kluger, Time, 6 Aug. 2026
Definition of attire
Noun
  • Whether that means a grass-grazing train, a full and feminine skirt, or an easy breezy sheath, there’s a backyard wedding dress sure to suit your style.
    — Rosie Jarman, Vogue, 6 Aug. 2026
  • This fuss-free pair has it all—plenty of color choices, comfy low heels, and a sleek, versatile design that will easily match any outfit, especially mini skirts and dresses.
    — Isabel Bekele, InStyle, 5 Aug. 2026
Definition of dress
Noun
  • Today Curious George and the Man in the Yellow Hat appear across apparel, toys, games (both analog and digital), television, and film.
    — Encyclopedia Britannica, Encyclopedia Britannica, 7 Aug. 2026
  • More pre-fall favorites This fall, expect to see funnel-neck jackets, slim-fitting and lady jackets, sheer apparel, earth-tones and pops of color.
    — ABC News, ABC News, 6 Aug. 2026
Definition of apparel
Noun
  • Aircraft owners use charter revenues to offset some of their operating costs, though the extra flights bring additional expenses for maintenance, pilots, and wear-and-tear.
    — Doug Gollan, Forbes.com, 7 Aug. 2026
  • The site dropped a secret sale on comfy lightweight sneakers that are great for everyday wear, traveling, working out, and more.
    — Isabel Garcia, PEOPLE, 7 Aug. 2026
Definition of wear

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“Toggery.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/toggery. Accessed 10 Aug. 2026.

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