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View synonyms for garment

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
“Collins English Dictionary — Complete & Unabridged” 2012 Digital Edition © William Collins Sons & Co. Ltd. 1979, 1986 © HarperCollins Publishers 1998, 2000, 2003, 2005, 2006, 2007, 2009, 2012


verb

  1. tr; usually passive to cover or clothe
“Collins English Dictionary — Complete & Unabridged” 2012 Digital Edition © William Collins Sons & Co. Ltd. 1979, 1986 © HarperCollins Publishers 1998, 2000, 2003, 2005, 2006, 2007, 2009, 2012
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Derived Forms

  • ˈgarmentless, adjective
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Other Words From

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

Origin of garment1

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

Origin of garment1

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

The Fashion Institute of Technology published their faculty’s predictions for post-pandemic trends, which include fuzzy slippers and garments with cut-outs.

It should be simple and classic in design, with hidden heat elements to make the garment look more work-appropriate.

If you’re reading this, Mountain Hardwear, please continue to expand the sizes of your line of fuzzy garments.

The scale of the conflict could scare off foreign investment in the country’s garment industry.

From Quartz

You regulate them by using the appropriate garment for the activity, and sometimes that means bringing an extra hat or pair of gloves.

“Five of them would attend a show and each one would memorize a certain part of a garment,” said Elia.

Instead, break out a form-fitting garment — think skinny jeans or a curve-hugging dress.

When the troops kicked open the door, they found a woman being fitted with her lethal garment.

The ever fashion-forward Jolie has originated a new garment: The Wedding Dress Designed By Your Kids.

This was not a normal oversight—the Miami forward has now turned his favorite garment into his next business venture.

And he expended upon the study of the face the same degree of devotion that he gave to the rendering of a garment.

She was in a loose and, to him, a mysterious white and flowing garment, with sleeves that fell away from her arms like wings.

In a dress, no outlay upon the material will compensate for a badly fitting garment.

God will clothe thee with the double garment of justice, and will set a crown on thy head of everlasting honour.

Chumru laid aside the garment and tickled his wiry hair underneath his turban.

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