apparel
apparel Lexical Profile
apparel Game Scores & Validity
• noun
Clothing in general, especially formal garments or those sold commercially.
"The new retail store specializes in women's athletic apparel and footwear."
Something that covers, clothes, or adorns.
"The trees were striking in their bright autumn apparel."
• verb
To clothe or dress (someone), especially in formal, fine, or elaborate garments.
"The royal family was elegantly appareled for the coronation ceremony."
Word Nuance & Usage
While synonymous with 'clothing', 'apparel' is often used in commercial or formal contexts (e.g., 'the apparel industry', 'athletic apparel') and rarely in everyday conversation to describe what someone is currently wearing.
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Word Origin & Etymology
From Old French 'apareil' (preparation, equipment), derived from the verb 'apareillier' (to prepare, make ready), originating from Vulgar Latin 'appariculare' and ultimately Latin 'apparare' (to prepare).