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.

—Ward Just

… radiating vibrance through her bright clothing and makeup.

—Hannah Jones

also : coverings

… seeks to regulate and adopt flammability standards to upholstered furniture, mattresses, bed clothing and candles.

—Home Textiles Today

Synonyms of clothing

• clothes
• attire
• garments
• apparel
• dress

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.

Recent Examples on the Web

The clothing he was seen wearing in those photos matched the clothing worn by the shooter at Brown, Nerhona said. —Tom Winter, NBC news, 19 Dec. 2025

Top Gifting Picks Holiday gifting gets way easier when the clothing deals are this good. —Chaise Sanders, Travel + Leisure, 18 Dec. 2025

The individual is seen dressed from head to toe in dark clothing, including wearing a surgical mask over his face. —Meredith Deliso, ABC News, 18 Dec. 2025

Tool and clothing allowances would also increase under the contract by $5. —Cbs News Philadelphia Staff, CBS News, 18 Dec. 2025

Word History

First Known Use

13th century, in the meaning defined above

Phrases Containing clothing

• nonrestrictive clothing
• not wearing a stitch (of clothes/clothing)
• wolf in sheep's clothing

Rhymes for clothing

• underclothing

Kids Definition

clothing

noun

cloth·​ing ˈklō-t͟hiŋ 

1

: covering for the human body

2

: something that covers or conceals