donning

[ don-ing ]

noun

1. the act of putting on a garment or piece of equipment:

   In the ancient Middle East, the donning of sackcloth was a sign of mourning.

   Participants will gain experience in the donning of a harness and other safety practices involved in working from heights.

2. the act of assuming or adopting a particular attitude, responsibility, etc.:

   The birth of a child entails the donning of a new set of priorities for the parents.

Word History and Origins

Origin of donning¹

First recorded in 1830–40; don ²( def ) + -ing ¹( def )

Example Sentences

According to local coverage, the majority of participants donning their best Chef Carmen “Carmy” Berzatto looks were white men, "but some women and people of different ethnicities got in on the fun."

From Salon

That includes after the game donning a pair of rose-tinted sunglasses that block blue light.

From Los Angeles Times

She describes their outfits as looking like "19th century chimney sweeps", donning black shorts or trousers, a white top, braces, and a flat cap.

From BBC

It comes a year after Halloween revellers in Shanghai went viral for donning costumes poking fun at the Chinese government and its policies.

From BBC

I was known in college for donning knee socks and miniskirts just shy of indecent.

From Los Angeles Times

Related Words

• dress
• put on
• wear