vestiary

noun

ˈve-stē-ˌer-ē How to pronounce vestiary (audio)
Definition of vestiarynext
as in clothing
covering for the human body in Gainsborough's paintings women are almost always portrayed in a varicolored vestiary of satin and silk

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  1. clothing
  2. attire
  3. dress
  4. apparel
Noun
  • Wildberries initially sold clothing before expanding to appliances, household items, cosmetics, books and more.
    — ABC News, ABC News, 17 Aug. 2026
  • Sunday marked the grand opening of the center's Community Baby Closet, which offers resources such as diapers, wipes, newborn clothing, baby gear and postpartum supplies.
    — Christa Swanson, CBS News, 17 Aug. 2026
Definition of clothing
Noun
  • Traditional Afghan attire always included the hijab, which Ayesha says helps to maintain modesty.
    — Mark Sappenfield, Christian Science Monitor, 14 Aug. 2026
  • The intricate patterns used to fill the bodies could indicate ceremonial or formal attire of some sort.
    — Encyclopedia Britannica, Encyclopedia Britannica, 13 Aug. 2026
Definition of attire
Noun
  • Attendees pulled out classic blue jeans throughout the five-day event, styling them with pieces as basic as hoodies and bomber jackets to layering them under sheer lace dresses.
    — Angela Velasquez, Footwear News, 19 Aug. 2026
  • Hewitt could be seen wearing a plunging white halterneck dress covered in black polka dots while dancing and singing along at the show.
    — Lara Walsh, InStyle, 19 Aug. 2026
Definition of dress
Noun
  • The range is also leveraged for licensing in categories like apparel, health and beauty and home décor.
    — Matt Donnelly, Variety, 14 Aug. 2026
  • Sales were driven by Europe, which saw strong running apparel sales, as well as regions that include Greater China, North America, and Southeast and South Asia.
    — Vicki M. Young, Footwear News, 14 Aug. 2026
Definition of apparel
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