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
  • Surveillance cameras captured a person dressed in dark clothing on a nearby roof overlooking the courtyard less than ten minutes before the killing, prosecutors said in charging documents.
    — Nicki Brown, CNN Money, 6 July 2026
  • The same goes for discovering petite-friendly clothing brands with styles that not only fit, but also flatter shorter frames.
    — Destinee Scott, Travel + Leisure, 6 July 2026
Definition of clothing
Noun
  • The couple’s attire, along with performances by A-list singers, is believed to have added another $2 million to their bill.
    — Allison DeGrushe, StyleCaster, 10 July 2026
  • Will’s obsessive, put-upon mother, Susan (Tandi Wright), belittles Alice, dresses her down for her attire at the funeral, and forces her to wear heels that don’t fit, leaving her feet bloody.
    — Angelica Jade Bastién, Vulture, 10 July 2026
Definition of attire
Noun
  • Bella Hadid opted for the style while on vacation in Italy, pairing her sandals with a breezy dress and big sunglasses for an outfit that struck the perfect balance of put-together but still casual.
    — Kaitlin Clapinski, InStyle, 8 July 2026
  • This breezy shirt dress is made for vacation days thanks to its drapey fabric, loose short sleeves, and easy collar.
    — Nicol Natale, PEOPLE, 8 July 2026
Definition of dress
Noun
  • You could be forgiven for mistaking the Washington Metropolitan Area Transit Authority for an apparel brand that also operates trains and buses on the side.
    — Liam Scott, Washington Post, 10 July 2026
  • The business is timely, especially given new rules in the European Union that are set to kick in on July 19, which will ban large companies from destroying unsold apparel, clothing accessories and footwear.
    — Roy Stephen Canivel, Footwear News, 10 July 2026
Definition of apparel
Noun
  • Looking at natural wear patterns that were etched into denim over time can help teams develop denim that fits the current desire to recreate looks from past decades.
    — Footwear News, Footwear News, 10 July 2026
  • This woven crossbody has a similar look to Aniston’s, plus a glossy finish that’s easy to wipe clean — a practical perk for everyday wear and travel.
    — Clara McMahon, PEOPLE, 10 July 2026
Definition of wear

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“Toggery.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/toggery. Accessed 13 Jul. 2026.

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