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noun

ˈves-chər How to pronounce vesture (audio)
Definition of vesturenext
as in clothing
covering for the human body the man's sober vesture contrasted sharply with his companion's festive finery

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verb

as in to clothe
to outfit with clothes and especially fine or special clothes vestured like a queen for her grand birthday party

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Recent Examples of vesture
Noun
Benedict, in contrast, wore the vesture like a uniform, emphasizing his notion of the papacy not as a glamorous appointment but as the humble, humbling job of leading the Catholic church. — Ashley Fetters Maloy, Washington Post, 31 Dec. 2022 To believe that this Creator took on human vesture, accepted death and mortality, was tempted, betrayed, broken, and all for love of us, defies reason. — Ruth Franklin, The New York Review of Books, 25 Feb. 2020
Recent Examples of Synonyms for vesture
  1. clothing
  2. clothe
  3. attire
  4. dress
  5. apparel
  6. costume
  7. gown
Noun
  • Teens are notorious for experimenting with everything from hairstyles to clothing in the name of self-expression.
    — Liz Regalia, Parents, 10 Aug. 2026
  • Brian’s Angels provides immediate need items such as toiletries, nonperishable foods and clothing.
    — Stephen Underwood, Hartford Courant, 10 Aug. 2026
Definition of clothing
Verb
  • Designed around century-old oak trees, the home is clad in limestone and natural timber, reflecting the principles of organic modernism.
    — Sandra Barrera, Daily News, 6 Aug. 2026
  • In its café, romantic classical tableaux adorn the walls; the banquettes are clad in amethyst velvet; and marble tiles are arranged in geometric patterns on the floor.
    — Amy Bradford, Architectural Digest, 5 Aug. 2026
Definition of clothe
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
Verb
  • The bride also offered to make her childhood friend Celeste Sykes, who would act as the celebrant, an outfit, as well as dressing her sisters, her parents, her father- and brother-in-law, several more friends, and her groom.
    — Jessica Salter, Vogue, 6 Aug. 2026
  • Aritzia's Pre-Fall Collection just launched with an emphasis on layering, ideal for dressing between seasons.
    — ABC News, ABC News, 6 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
Verb
  • The night also saw modern iterations of court costumes from the 17th and 18th centuries.
    — R. Daniel Foster, Forbes.com, 4 Aug. 2026
  • Sessa is an attractive young man with Tony's impossibly lean physique, who looks good in every single piece of 1975-era costuming.
    — Laurie Woolever, Bon Appetit Magazine, 3 Aug. 2026
Definition of costume
Verb
  • Hudson looked radiant in a jade green Giorgio Armani Privé gown with a plunging strapless bustier, peplum waist, and column skirt.
    — Christina Perrier, InStyle, 4 Aug. 2026
  • The only exceptions to Black were when Zendaya wore an ivory Tamara Ralph gown to the London premiere, and a white and black Atelier Versace gown to the premiere in Shanghai, China.
    — Carly Thomas, HollywoodReporter, 1 Aug. 2026
Definition of gown

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“Vesture.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/vesture. Accessed 11 Aug. 2026.

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