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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
  • The centers accept items like electronics, smoke and carbon monoxide detectors, clothing, books and child car seats, per the county’s website.
    — Aurora Beacon-News, Chicago Tribune, 8 Nov. 2026
  • Food assistance increased 80%, clothing requests saw an increase of 156%, and transportation assistance increased 103% since last year, according to 211 statistics.
    — Livi Stanford, Hartford Courant, 8 Nov. 2026
Definition of clothing
Verb
  • Picture windows dominate the 30 ample rooms, which are pleasingly clad in unfinished wood and shocking splashes of lime.
    — Condé Nast, Condé Nast Traveler, 7 Nov. 2026
  • Officers clad in black helmets and protective clothing charged at crowds in Lyon after the demonstrations against rising living costs and in support of the high school protest movement turned violent and fires were set in the streets.
    — Zacharie Petit, NBC news, 5 Nov. 2026
Definition of clothe
Noun
  • Every year, the LACMA Gala—which is supported by Gucci—produces memorable (and extremely glamorous) formal attire moments, and this evening was sure no different.
    — Christian Allaire, Vogue, 8 Nov. 2026
  • The attention was in the detail, from Summit’s mixing table looking like an old computer monitor to the speakers having a ’90s computer casing around them, to backup dancers wearing corporate attire dancing in cubicle-like structures.
    — Carly Thomas, HollywoodReporter, 6 Nov. 2026
Definition of attire
Verb
  • Boise State recommends dressing in warm layers and school colors; umbrellas and ponchos are allowed.
    — Shaun Goodwin, Idaho Statesman, 13 Nov. 2026
  • The Success model Success Academy has a reputation for strictness – for good or bad, there is emphasis on each student’s posture, attentiveness and dress in a way there is not at traditional public schools.
    — Miami Herald, Miami Herald, 12 Nov. 2026
Definition of dress
Noun
  • The son of an Iranian immigrant who owned a women’s clothing store in Los Angeles’s Fashion District, Saghian grew up around the apparel industry before opening his first Fashion Nova outpost in a San Fernando Valley mall.
    — Abby Montanez, Robb Report, 6 Nov. 2026
  • The assortment includes familiar names like Champion, along with exclusive adult apparel from Champion and select styles from The Wild Collective.
    — Taylor Lane, StyleCaster, 6 Nov. 2026
Definition of apparel
Verb
  • On November 2, Perry shared a rare glimpse of Daisy’s long blonde hair, which was streaked with hot pink, while twinning with her in matching Hello Kitty Halloween costumes.
    — Lara Walsh, InStyle, 7 Nov. 2026
  • Fincher’s instructions to costume designer Trish Summerville were to keep things authentic and grounded.
    — Jazz Tangcay, Variety, 6 Nov. 2026
Definition of costume
Verb
  • Kim Kardashian In Mexico City, Kim Kardashian appeared at the All’s Fair season 2 premiere in a structured white Schiaparelli gown with a plunging neckline and horizontal cutouts along the fringed skirt.
    — Catherine Santino, PEOPLE, 30 Oct. 2026
  • Mirroring the poisonous arena featured in the movie, Grace paired her vibrant, beaded Almée Couture gown with a high ponytail, leaving her blond bangs out to frame her face.
    — Arushi Jacob, Footwear News, 29 Oct. 2026
Definition of gown

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“Vesture.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/vesture. Accessed 14 Nov. 2026.

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