clothing — items worn to cover the body
Part of speech: NOUN
Definition: items worn to cover the body
Pronunciation (IPA): /ˈkloʊðɪŋ/
Example Sentences
- My mom always says my clothing choices make me look like a walking rainbow.
- The weather is so unpredictable that I need four seasons' clothing in one bag.
- Fast fashion has made clothing more affordable but less durable.
clothing
NOUN[/ˈkloʊðɪŋ/]
items worn to cover the body
The store sells clothing for every season.
The charity collected clothing for families in need. (CLOTH + WEARING = CLOTHING)
From a pile of clothing, she found something worth wearing.
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🎤Pronunciation
🌳Etymology
Origin
Derived from Old English 'clāth', meaning 'cloth' or 'fabric'. Originally referred to woven material itself, the term gradually expanded in meaning to encompass all garments and coverings worn on the body.
Breakdown
cloth (woven fabric) + -ing (nominal suffix forming a collective noun). The suffix -ing transforms the base noun into an abstract or collective noun denoting the category of garments as a whole.
🎵Rhyme
🔗Collocations
📝Examples
“My mom always says my clothing choices make me look like a walking rainbow.”
“The weather is so unpredictable that I need four seasons' clothing in one bag.”
“Fast fashion has made clothing more affordable but less durable.”
“Traditional Korean clothing is gaining popularity among young people.”
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