Clothing

Quick meaning: Clothing is a verb meaning present participle and gerund of clothe.

Meaning

present participle and gerund of clothe.

More Meanings

1. An act or instance of putting clothes on.
2. A covering of non-conducting material on the outside of a boiler, or steam chamber, to prevent radiation of heat.
3. Any of a wide variety of articles, usually made of fabrics, animal hair, animal skin, or some combination thereof, used to cover the human body for warmth, to preserve modesty, or for fashion.
4. (obsolete) The art or process of making cloth.

Example Sentences

Marco runs a clothing brand.

You should wear warm clothing when it is cold outside.

A shirt is an article of clothing that covers the torso and arms.

A poncho is an item of clothing used by many people in Latin America.

Word Forms

• cloathing
• clothings

Synonyms for clothing

Depending on context, synonyms include clothes, attire, apparel, threads, garment, habiliment.

Related Words

Related dictionary entries include apparel, vesture, wear, lap, coat, shirt.

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