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

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

From Popular-Science

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

From Popular-Science

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

From Outside Online

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.

From Popular-Science

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

From The Daily Beast

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

From The Daily Beast

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

From The Daily Beast

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

From The Daily Beast

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

From The Daily Beast

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

From Project Gutenberg

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

From Project Gutenberg

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

From Project Gutenberg

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

From Project Gutenberg

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

From Project Gutenberg

Related Words

• apparel
• costume
• dress
• robe