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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 rise of cheaper fashion and athletic clothing subsequently put pressure on premium denim.
    — Tatiana Sataua, Fortune, 25 Oct. 2026
  • Thrifting, attending clothing swaps and raiding friends' and family members' closets are all ways to avoid buying new costumes.
    — Arkansas Online, Arkansas Online, 24 Oct. 2026
Definition of clothing
Verb
  • If the upstairs is all about wood, downstairs Buck created a more monastic experience with arched hallways clad in Roman Clay from Portola Paints.
    — Elizabeth Fazzare, Architectural Digest, 22 Oct. 2026
  • Tiny Tect Tiny Houses The exterior is clad in metal, with a metal roof.
    — New Atlas, New Atlas, 22 Oct. 2026
Definition of clothe
Noun
  • Hiding his Caesar cut under his signature New York Yankees cap and adorned with a glittery stack of gold chains, JAY-Z kept his setlist as tight as his concert attire of bulletproof vests.
    — Adelle Platon, VIBE.com, 24 Oct. 2026
  • So Wednesday, her parents — Joe and Jennie — showed up to districts in protect-women's-sports attire to honor their daughter's courage.
    — Matt Calkins OutKick, FOXNews.com, 23 Oct. 2026
Definition of attire
Verb
  • Ben-Gvir, dressed in a white shirt and white kippah, speaks halting English.
    — Eric Cortellessa, Time, 22 Oct. 2026
  • The letter details that the monitors will dress in business casual attire and not be identified by uniforms or pins.
    — Jennifer McRae, CBS News, 22 Oct. 2026
Definition of dress
Noun
  • Indeed, even after modern jeans were invented in the late 19th century, denim continued to be used to make such apparel as work jackets, prison uniforms, naval fatigues, and jumpsuits.
    — Britannica Editors, Encyclopedia Britannica, 23 Oct. 2026
  • The unified commerce agent bridging TV and mobile devices also creates a cross-screen funnel that allows fashion apparel brands to capture spontaneous consumer interest and turn passive discovery into direct-to-consumer sales.
    — Arthur Zaczkiewicz, Footwear News, 23 Oct. 2026
Definition of apparel
Verb
  • After the vocal chorus, Astaire sees an apparition—Pan, costumed in Halloween drag.
    — David Hajdu, Vanity Fair, 20 Oct. 2026
  • The most distinct chapters, from Snell’s costuming perspective, are the country and the city.
    — Mya Copeland, Variety, 17 Oct. 2026
Definition of costume
Verb
  • Kate Middleton paired a butter yellow Elie Saab gown with historic royal jewels at Tuesday night’s state banquet for Sultan Haitham bin Tarik of Oman at Windsor Castle.
    — Julia Teti, Footwear News, 21 Oct. 2026
  • At the October 20 state banquet, where the royal family hosted the Sultan of Oman, Kate wore a striking yellow Elie Saab gown with a keyhole cutout.
    — Juliana Ukiomogbe, InStyle, 20 Oct. 2026
Definition of gown

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“Vesture.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/vesture. Accessed 27 Oct. 2026.

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