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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 family has several immediate needs, including clothing, food, personal items and help with temporary living expenses, Sharp said.
    — Arkansas Online, Arkansas Online, 7 Sep. 2026
  • The craft show attracted more than 300 artisans displaying handmade items, artwork, home décor, clothing, jewelry and gifts throughout downtown Frankfort, including paintings, yard art, wood carvings, suncatchers, candles and caramel apples.
    — Jim Dudlicek, Chicago Tribune, 6 Sep. 2026
Definition of clothing
Verb
  • Her characters appears to startle Jeanie in one photo, clad in a chic black and gold ensemble.
    — Erin Jensen, USA Today, 2 Sep. 2026
  • Inside, the walls are clad in knotty pine, exuding a subtle, earthy aroma.
    — Brian Cicioni, Travel + Leisure, 1 Sep. 2026
Definition of clothe
Noun
  • Favoring bold colors like royal blue, granny apple green and unexpected combinations like mauve and burgundy for her tennis attire, Eala is tough to miss on the courts.
    — Rosemary Feitelberg, Footwear News, 4 Sep. 2026
  • Brightly colored and casual beach attire is a no-fail way to get flagged as a vulnerable tourist while abroad.
    — Amelia McBride, Travel + Leisure, 2 Sep. 2026
Definition of attire
Verb
  • At this point, the two begin (deep sigh) performing lines from Romeo and Juliet while dressed as the title characters.
    — Louis Peitzman, Vulture, 3 Sep. 2026
  • He was also dressed as his idol, a true-to-life cosplay that his father, Steve, said he's done for three consecutive Halloweens.
    — Brian Bull, NPR, 3 Sep. 2026
Definition of dress
Noun
  • The Tetris brand’s global licensee network includes major video game publishers, including Nintendo and Sega, as well as many partners in electronics, toys and games, apparel, accessories, entertainment and other areas.
    — Todd Spangler, Variety, 4 Sep. 2026
  • TaylorMade is also Tiger Woods’ equipment manufacturer, and TaylorMade has a partnership with Woods’ apparel company, Sun Day Red.
    — Brody Miller, New York Times, 4 Sep. 2026
Definition of apparel
Verb
  • Sergio and Liz were both members of the 501st Legion, a charity and costuming group celebrating Star Wars.
    — Curran Rastogi, ABC News, 31 Aug. 2026
  • The night also saw modern iterations of court costumes from the 17th and 18th centuries.
    — R. Daniel Foster, Forbes.com, 4 Aug. 2026
Definition of costume
Verb
  • Amal chose a body-contouring and razor pleated black Tom Ford by Haider Ackermann gown with silk taffeta and leather details, the brand’s Vertigo pumps, and a matching clutch.
    — Anna Cafolla, Vogue, 4 Sep. 2026
  • The look was gothic and moody, consisting of a full black lace gown with an asymmetric skirt that cascaded down to the floor.
    — Amina Ayoud, Footwear News, 4 Sep. 2026
Definition of gown

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“Vesture.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/vesture. Accessed 7 Sep. 2026.

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