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. —

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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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Such strong margins are largely driven by the company's emphasis on high-value clothing that is inexpensive to produce relative to its premium pricing. —

Gurufocus, Forbes, 27 Nov. 2024 Ghana is one of Africa’s leading importers of used clothing. —

Francis Kokutse, Los Angeles Times, 27 Nov. 2024 Bass Pro Shops Save on clothing, outdoor equipment, shooting accessories and more during holiday sales at Bass Pro Shops. —

Alexis Simmerman, Austin American-Statesman, 26 Nov. 2024 The wood laminate pews, installed in the 1960s, are peeling and scratched, and slivers of wood catch on people's clothing. —

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