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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
  • Wildberries initially sold clothing before expanding to appliances, household items, cosmetics, books and more.
    — ABC News, ABC News, 17 Aug. 2026
  • Sunday marked the grand opening of the center's Community Baby Closet, which offers resources such as diapers, wipes, newborn clothing, baby gear and postpartum supplies.
    — Christa Swanson, CBS News, 17 Aug. 2026
Definition of clothing
Verb
  • The deportees were clad in white, and many covered their faces out of safety as journalists filmed their arrival.
    — CBS News, CBS News, 21 Aug. 2026
  • It is clad in tiles of walnut wood, illuminated from within; a contemporary take on Portugal’s azulejos.
    — Condé Nast, Condé Nast Traveler, 21 Aug. 2026
Definition of clothe
Noun
  • Among the items available are sundresses and dresses for homecoming, after-5 and mother-of-the-bride; dress pants and shirts; ties; and school performance attire.
    — Mike Danahey, Chicago Tribune, 20 Aug. 2026
  • Along with apparel for notoriously sweaty activities — like activewear and performance attire — Coolmax CloakFX™ fiber can be used in everyday apparel.
    — Fairchild Studio, Footwear News, 20 Aug. 2026
Definition of attire
Verb
  • For instance, a men’s dress shirt could be made with the fiber woven in, supporting consumers through work and occasion dressing.
    — Fairchild Studio, Footwear News, 20 Aug. 2026
  • Spearfish Falls is one of three spectacular cascades in Spearfish Canyon—even prettier dressed in autumn foliage.
    — Jacqueline Kehoe, Midwest Living, 19 Aug. 2026
Definition of dress
Noun
  • These areas have grown dramatically in recent years, creating new applications and needs for protective apparel, including FR tops and bottoms.
    — Arthur Zaczkiewicz, Footwear News, 21 Aug. 2026
  • As an Official Fashion Partner of the NFL for the second year, Abercrombie will continue to sell NFL apparel representing all 32 teams and host in-season activations.
    — Sportico Staff, Sportico.com, 21 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
  • To mark the start of her sold-out, four-night run at New York City’s Madison Square Garden this past weekend, Dean debuted a fresh take on classic glamour with a glimmering chainmail halter gown by Ralph Lauren.
    — Bianca Betancourt, CNN Money, 20 Aug. 2026
  • Rose had recently worked with Taylor on her wedding dress for 1950’s Father of the Bride—and would go on to mastermind Grace Kelly’s iconic bridal gown six years later.
    — Bailey Bujnosek, InStyle, 17 Aug. 2026
Definition of gown

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“Vesture.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/vesture. Accessed 23 Aug. 2026.

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