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Definition of clothing

clothing

/ˈkloʊ.ðɪŋ/
cloth · ing
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• noun

1

Garments collectively worn to cover, protect, or adorn the human body; apparel.

Example

"The hikers packed warm, waterproof clothing to prepare for the sudden drop in mountain temperatures."

Synonyms
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Word Nuance & Usage

'Clothing' is an uncountable mass noun and never takes a plural form; to count individual items, use 'articles of clothing', 'garments', or the plural noun 'clothes'.

• Rhymes for clothing

• Nearby Words

clothesline
clothespin
clothier
clothing
clothlike
clothmaker
clothmaking

Word Origin & Etymology

Derived from Middle English 'clothinge', formed from the verb 'clothen' (from Old English 'clāþian', meaning to dress or cover with cloth) and the suffix '-ing'.

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