garment

[ gahr-muhnt ]

noun

1. any article of clothing:

   dresses, suits, and other garments.

   Synonyms: costume, dress, garb, apparel, attire

2. an outer covering or outward appearance.

verb (used with object)

1. to clothe, dress, or cover.

garment

/ ˈɡɑːmənt /

noun

1. often plural an article of clothing
2. outer covering

verb

1. tr; usually passive to cover or clothe

Derived Forms

• ˈgarmentless, adjective

Other Words From

• garment·less adjective
• re·garment verb (used with object)
• un·garment·ed adjective
• well-garment·ed adjective

Word History and Origins

Origin of garment¹

1300–50; Middle English garnement < Old French garniment, equivalent to garni ( r ) to garnish + -ment -ment

Word History and Origins

Origin of garment¹

C14: from Old French garniment, from garnir to equip; see garnish

Example Sentences

His father, who worked for a garment manufacturing company, was transferred to New York in 1944.

From New York Times

“Any higher or lower would have been devastating,” she wrote, noting where the bullet went through the garment and into her husband.

From Los Angeles Times

It’s the pain of losing a favorite shirt, the remorse of giving something away too soon or the release of donating once-loved garments, offering them to new people and new perspectives.

From Los Angeles Times

Givhan plans to continue to grow the brand as organically as possible, recontextualizing the history of old garments and funneling them through the Compost lens.

From Los Angeles Times

My practice as a whole is really focused on sustainable creations that are visually interesting, because you recognize this older garment, but the way it’s been reworked, it feels more current.

From Los Angeles Times

Related Words

• apparel
• costume
• dress
• robe