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.—
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Ward Just… radiating vibrance through her bright clothing and makeup.—Hannah Jones
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also
: coverings
… seeks to regulate and adopt flammability standards to upholstered furniture, mattresses, bed clothing and candles. —Home Textiles Today
Home Textiles Today 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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—ABC News, 13 Apr. 2025
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—Ethan I. Thorpe, The Conversation, 11 Apr. 2025
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ABC News, 13 Apr. 2025
Wade inspired a line of clothing from Pirate Worldwide, an apparel company that has a purposeful story behind all its products.
—Kevin Acee, San Diego Union-Tribune, 12 Apr. 2025
Today, the biggest trees stand 10 feet tall, with thorns high enough to snag clothing.
—Laura Mallonee, Wired News, 12 Apr. 2025
The outdoor clothing company Patagonia ranked third out of over 300 brands in a 2024 customer experience survey, in part because of its reputation for sustainable practices.
—Ethan I. Thorpe, The Conversation, 11 Apr. 2025
See All Example Sentences for clothing
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“Clothing.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/clothing. Accessed 23 Apr. 2025.
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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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