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
Ward Just… radiating vibrance through her bright clothing and makeup.—Hannah Jones
Hannah Jones
also
: coverings
… seeks to regulate and adopt flammability standards to upholstered furniture, mattresses, bed clothing and candles. —Home Textiles Today
Home Textiles Today Synonyms
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
Remove constrictive clothing, watches and rings before swelling begins.
—Ernie Cowan, San Diego Union-Tribune, 14 Apr. 2024
Baleine 2-Pack Storage Bags, $10 (Save 23%) Best Spring Fashion Deals
In the fashion department, there are all kinds of deals on clothing, footwear, and accessories from brands like Skechers and Carhartt.
—Isabel Garcia, Peoplemag, 13 Apr. 2024
Teenagers are not the guileless consumers this program sometimes suggests: these people understand that cheap clothing is bad, and yet the desire to be perceived as cool will always take precedence.
—Daniel Rodgers, Vogue, 12 Apr. 2024
Like other fast fashion brands, Brandy Melville has also come under fire for allegedly stealing designs from other clothing brands and independent designers.
—Cady Lang, TIME, 12 Apr. 2024
They’ve been included in thousands of consumer and industrial products including nonstick cookware, stain resistant clothing and firefighting foam.
—Melody Petersen, Los Angeles Times, 10 Apr. 2024
If planning to watch an entire eclipse, wear sunscreen, a hat and protective clothing to avoid skin damage.
—Marina Johnson, The Courier-Journal, 2 Apr. 2024
People who get offered bags more frequently are those who buy ready-to-wear products—clothing, jewelry, fine jewelry, and homeware, Uzunova said.
—Jasmine Li, Fortune, 2 Apr. 2024
Matthew Troiano: There is physical evidence … from fingernail clippings … from a rope … from his clothing, that is foreign to Jane.
—Erin Moriarty, CBS News, 30 Mar. 2024
Ernie Cowan, San Diego Union-Tribune, 14 Apr. 2024
Baleine 2-Pack Storage Bags, $10 (Save 23%) Best Spring Fashion Deals
In the fashion department, there are all kinds of deals on clothing, footwear, and accessories from brands like Skechers and Carhartt.
—Isabel Garcia, Peoplemag, 13 Apr. 2024
Teenagers are not the guileless consumers this program sometimes suggests: these people understand that cheap clothing is bad, and yet the desire to be perceived as cool will always take precedence.
—Daniel Rodgers, Vogue, 12 Apr. 2024
Like other fast fashion brands, Brandy Melville has also come under fire for allegedly stealing designs from other clothing brands and independent designers.
—Cady Lang, TIME, 12 Apr. 2024
They’ve been included in thousands of consumer and industrial products including nonstick cookware, stain resistant clothing and firefighting foam.
—Melody Petersen, Los Angeles Times, 10 Apr. 2024
If planning to watch an entire eclipse, wear sunscreen, a hat and protective clothing to avoid skin damage.
—Marina Johnson, The Courier-Journal, 2 Apr. 2024
People who get offered bags more frequently are those who buy ready-to-wear products—clothing, jewelry, fine jewelry, and homeware, Uzunova said.
—Jasmine Li, Fortune, 2 Apr. 2024
Matthew Troiano: There is physical evidence … from fingernail clippings … from a rope … from his clothing, that is foreign to Jane.
—Erin Moriarty, CBS News, 30 Mar. 2024
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“Clothing.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/clothing. Accessed 19 Apr. 2024.
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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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