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Definition of attire

attire

/əˈtaɪ.ər/
at · tire
Past Simple:attired
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Past Participle:attired
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Present Participle:attiring
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attire Lexical Profile

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• noun

1

Clothes or apparel, especially of a formal, fine, or distinctive kind.

Example

"The invitation specified that evening attire was required for the charity gala."

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• verb

1

To dress, clothe, or array, especially in fine or formal garments.

Example

"The actors were attired in authentic seventeenth-century costumes for the historical play."

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• Rhymes for attire

• Nearby Words

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Word Origin & Etymology

Borrowed in the 13th century from Old French 'atirer', meaning 'to equip, prepare, or put in order', formed from 'a-' (to) and 'tire' (order, row, or rank).

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Wordmom. (2026). Definition of Attire. In Wordmom Dictionary. Retrieved Nov 5, 2026, from https://wordmom.com/dictionary/attire
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