clothing

[ kloh-thing ]

noun

1. garments collectively; clothes; clothes; raiment; apparel.
2. a covering.

clothing

/ ˈkləʊðɪŋ /

noun

1. garments collectively
2. something that covers or clothes

Word History and Origins

Origin of clothing¹

First recorded in 1150–1200; Middle English; clothe + -ing ¹

Idioms and Phrases

see wolf in sheep's clothing .

Example Sentences

In a study released earlier this month, the National Retail Federation said prices on products that rely heavily on imports, such as electronics, toys, clothing, furniture, household appliances and travel goods, would likely increase.

From Salon

“We were drenched in sweat the entire time. There was never enough sweat for Tim. The lived-in clothing, the ashtrays — it all creates a physical reality.”

From Los Angeles Times

In handing down a harsher sentence, Anderson referred to Moore as a “wolf in sheep’s clothing.”

From Los Angeles Times

Wearing preloved clothing carries memory forward and also calls us back.

From Los Angeles Times

The privately held clothing retailers did not respond to repeated requests for comment, including a detailed list of findings addressed to their founders and hand-delivered to their Beverly Hills headquarters.

From New York Times