attire — clothes, especially of a particular or formal type
Part of speech: NOUN
Definition: clothes, especially of a particular or formal type
Pronunciation (IPA): /əˈtaɪər/
Example Sentences
- The dress code clearly stated 'smart casual attire', but Bob showed up in his pajamas thinking it meant 'comfortable smart clothes'.
- The job interview requires professional attire.
- She was elegantly attired in a black evening gown.
attire
NOUN[/əˈtaɪər/]
clothes, especially of a particular or formal type
She chose elegant attire for the royal ball that evening.
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🎤Pronunciation
🌳Etymology
Origin
Derived from Old French 'atirer', meaning originally 'to prepare' or 'to equip'. The word evolved through the sense of 'to dress' or 'to clothe', eventually coming to denote clothing or dress itself in English.
Breakdown
a- (to, toward) + tire (to draw, pull), literally 'to pull toward oneself', metaphorically 'to dress or clothe oneself'.
🎵Rhyme
🔗Collocations
📝Examples
“The dress code clearly stated 'smart casual attire', but Bob showed up in his pajamas thinking it meant 'comfortable smart clothes'.”
“The job interview requires professional attire.”
“She was elegantly attired in a black evening gown.”
“The superhero's unusual attire made him stand out at the grocery store.”
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