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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
  • Surveillance cameras captured a person dressed in dark clothing on a nearby roof overlooking the courtyard less than ten minutes before the killing, prosecutors said in charging documents.
    — Nicki Brown, CNN Money, 6 July 2026
  • The same goes for discovering petite-friendly clothing brands with styles that not only fit, but also flatter shorter frames.
    — Destinee Scott, Travel + Leisure, 6 July 2026
Definition of clothing
Verb
  • Next to her was a colleague, Santiago Salazar, 22, clad in his black Mexican World Cup team jersey.
    — Alfredo Corchado, Los Angeles Times, 11 July 2026
  • The home's exterior is clad in insulated metal panels with a high level of insulation, which is important since the shelters are deployed year-round, including during Canada's extremely cold winters.
    — Adam Williams July 10, New Atlas, 10 July 2026
Definition of clothe
Noun
  • But this year, according to a dress code reviewed by The Athletic, women have been told that strapless, off-the-shoulder and spaghetti-strap attire is not permitted, with illustrations of appropriate and inappropriate wear for both men and women.
    — Nick Miller, New York Times, 4 July 2026
  • Shop More Loft Sales Talbots is the destination for elegant travel outfits and office-ready attire.
    — Rylee Johnston, PEOPLE, 4 July 2026
Definition of attire
Verb
  • Much has been written about heatwave dressing these past two months.
    — Christian Allaire, Vogue, 9 July 2026
  • On Thursday, he was dressed in a jacket and tie with one arm shackled to his waist.
    — Hannah Schoenbaum, Los Angeles Times, 9 July 2026
Definition of dress
Noun
  • During the pandemic, the company started supplying medical apparel to hospitals and schools, and the business took off, with revenue doubling in 2020, Beig said.
    — Los Angeles Times, Los Angeles Times, 3 July 2026
  • In similar cases, plaintiffs in Cambodia, Pakistan, the Philippines and elsewhere in Indonesia are taking other major European firms — like the apparel company Adidas and energy giant Shell — to court.
    — ABC News, ABC News, 3 July 2026
Definition of apparel
Verb
  • Did the nefarious villain (who may or may not have been costumed at Party City) have an accomplice within the Big Brother crew that helped facilitate the abduction?
    — Dalton Ross, Entertainment Weekly, 6 July 2026
  • Stewart recounted New York’s enthusiastic reaction to the Knicks winning, including the appearance of multiple Spider-Man costumes, a dancing MTA bus driver, and a drum line.
    — Emily Zemler, Rolling Stone, 16 June 2026
Definition of costume
Verb
  • Lopez wore three custom Ralph Lauren gowns – one a revamp of the designer's turtleneck column dress made with 1,000 handkerchiefs.
    — Taijuan Moorman, USA Today, 3 July 2026
  • In London, Lexi Minetree attended a special screening of Elle wearing an archival Stella McCartney gown in Elle Woods' signature shade of pink.
    — Catherine Santino, PEOPLE, 3 July 2026
Definition of gown

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“Vesture.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/vesture. Accessed 12 Jul. 2026.

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