How to Use clothing in a Sentence

clothing

noun
  • We're collecting food and clothing for the poor.
  • Only people wearing protective clothing may enter the room.
  • Think clothing, shoes, and bags at a fraction of the price.
    Jamie Allison Sanders, Peoplemag, 14 Feb. 2024
  • Speaking of that print, the clothing is filled with it as the homeostasis of the collection.
    Essence, 13 Sep. 2023
  • She’s dressed in a hat and a coat, with multiple layers of clothing to stay warm.
    Hanna Arhirova, The Christian Science Monitor, 23 Oct. 2023
  • The arrival of clothing with pockets changed that—for men only.
    Jane Kamensky, WSJ, 1 Sep. 2023
  • Some monkeys wear name-brand clothing and sport gold chains around their thin, hairy necks.
    Kate Linthicum, Los Angeles Times, 17 Jan. 2024
  • Ford had no arguments against that and wore every piece of clothing asked of him.
    Zack Sharf, Variety, 11 July 2023
  • Most of what has been discovered are bone fragments, teeth and shreds of clothing.
    Pascale Bonnefoy, New York Times, 30 Aug. 2023
  • Notched shoulders help keep clothing from slipping off and onto the floor.
    Casey Clark, Better Homes & Gardens, 24 May 2023
  • When detectives knocked on the door, Bellman appeared wearing the same clothing as the suspect in the footage.
    Gina Martinez, CBS News, 19 Dec. 2023
  • Yet the clothing retailer can’t shake the focus on its ties with China.
    Ana Swanson, New York Times, 15 June 2023
  • Dancers moved back and forth towards the boxes, putting on a piece of clothing, taking it off and then returning to the box for more.
    Marcia Luttrell, San Diego Union-Tribune, 23 Dec. 2023
  • The suspect was described as a Black man who was wearing all black clothing, a black ski mask and purple shoes.
    Greg Wehner, Fox News, 12 Feb. 2024
  • And Lance sees the classic Brooke, deodorant always on the outside of her clothing, who falls asleep in movies.
    Ben Rosenstock, Vulture, 25 May 2023
  • Lastly, wear light-weight, breathable clothing that won’t trap heat in.
    Hallie Milstein, Southern Living, 7 Aug. 2023
  • But don’t be surprised if both pieces of clothing sell for far more than expected.
    Sarah Kuta, Smithsonian Magazine, 28 Nov. 2023
  • In some ways, clothing in this novel is my main character’s shield against the world, and also against her own pain.
    Bethanne Patrick, Los Angeles Times, 19 Mar. 2024
  • Simply hang up your clothing and move the steamer along the fabric to release wrinkles.
    Melissa Locker, Southern Living, 12 Sep. 2023
  • The best Cyber Monday clothing deals of 2023 are here to kick off the holiday shopping season in style.
    Jake Smith, Glamour, 27 Nov. 2023
  • My wife knew that there was a lot more sentimental value to those shorts than clothing need.
    Annie Lane, oregonlive, 26 July 2023
  • Larry formerly owned a men’s clothing store, which closed in 2022.
    Theresa Clift, Sacramento Bee, 30 Jan. 2024
  • During the two-day Prime Big Deal Days shopping event, the clothing deals are truly excellent.
    Malia Griggs, SELF, 11 Sep. 2023
  • The Google Lens support will make searching for objects like plants and clothing a lot easier in Chrome.
    Tom Warren, The Verge, 20 June 2023
  • Summer clothing drive for nursing home seniors is June 10 and 11.
    Melinda Moore, Chicago Tribune, 6 June 2023
  • Henrik said, and then seemed to examine Kevin’s clothing.
    Thomas Korsgaard, The New Yorker, 26 Feb. 2024
  • The wide elastic bottom band and wider straps wore flat underneath clothing.
    Cheryl Fenton, Parents, 20 Mar. 2024
  • And be sure to pursue Amazon’s Prime Day clothing deals before those vanish too.
    Kiana Murden, Vogue, 11 Oct. 2023
  • Light clothing is the way to go T-shirts and tank tops will serve you well at the Speedway, with this year's race day projected see temperatures in the low 80s on race day.
    Heather Bushman, The Indianapolis Star, 24 May 2023
  • Some travelers use packing cubes as a way to separate out types of clothing — shirts, pants, socks, etc.
    Lydia Mansel, Travel + Leisure, 17 Jan. 2024

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