clothing
noun
cloth·ing
ˈklō-t͟hiŋ 
: items (as of cloth) designed to be worn to cover the body
The children and their teachers strolled up the path, the colors of their winter clothing bright against the monotone of the field.—
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Ward Just… radiating vibrance through her bright clothing and makeup.—Hannah Jones
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also
: coverings
… seeks to regulate and adopt flammability standards to upholstered furniture, mattresses, bed clothing and candles. —Home Textiles Today
Home Textiles Today Examples of clothing in a Sentence
an expensive article of clothing
We're collecting food and clothing for the poor.
Only people wearing protective clothing may enter the room.
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Fast fashion refers to the rapid production and distribution of inexpensive, trendy clothing.
—Kelly Phillips Erb, Forbes.com, 26 Apr. 2025
Allergens can enter your home on shoes, clothing, pet fur, and even your own hair, according to Marilee Nelson, an environmental and toxin expert and the cofounder of Branch Basics.
—Katelyn Squiers, Better Homes & Gardens, 26 Apr. 2025
Where to Shop Freethinkers General Store Owner Lisa Jenkins handpicks each item for Freethinkers General Store, which sells clothing, jewelry, bags, shoes, and gifts such as candles, games, notebooks, and puzzles.
—Amanda Ogle, Travel + Leisure, 26 Apr. 2025
The three-story Antiques & Geeks Collectibles on Sunset has a little bit of everything with its mix of housewares, trading cards and toys, clothing, and more.
—Lisa Cericola, Southern Living, 25 Apr. 2025
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Kelly Phillips Erb, Forbes.com, 26 Apr. 2025
Allergens can enter your home on shoes, clothing, pet fur, and even your own hair, according to Marilee Nelson, an environmental and toxin expert and the cofounder of Branch Basics.
—Katelyn Squiers, Better Homes & Gardens, 26 Apr. 2025
Where to Shop Freethinkers General Store Owner Lisa Jenkins handpicks each item for Freethinkers General Store, which sells clothing, jewelry, bags, shoes, and gifts such as candles, games, notebooks, and puzzles.
—Amanda Ogle, Travel + Leisure, 26 Apr. 2025
The three-story Antiques & Geeks Collectibles on Sunset has a little bit of everything with its mix of housewares, trading cards and toys, clothing, and more.
—Lisa Cericola, Southern Living, 25 Apr. 2025
See All Example Sentences for clothing
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“Clothing.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/clothing. Accessed 9 May. 2025.
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clothing
noun
cloth·ing
ˈklō-t͟hiŋ
1
: covering for the human body
2
: something that covers or conceals
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