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clothingclothing /ˈkloʊðɪŋ/ ●●● S3 W3 noun [uncountable] adjectives/nouns + clothing► women’s/men’s/children’s clothing Children’s clothing is on the third floor of the department store. ► warm clothing The flood victims need shelter and warm clothing. ► light clothing (=made from thin materials) You’ll only need light clothing during the day. ► casual clothing She is a well-known designer of casual clothing. ► designer clothing (=made by a well-known designer) I can’t afford expensive designer clothing. ► vintage clothing (=old clothing, especially from a particular period) Vintage clothing, especially from the 1940s and 1950s, has become very fashionable. ► outdoor clothing (=clothing that is used for outdoor activities and sports) The shop sells ski-wear and other outdoor clothing. ► waterproof clothing You should always wear warm, waterproof clothing when hiking in cold weather. ► outer clothing (=clothing that you wear over other clothes) Inside the house, we removed our outer clothing and took off our boots. ► protective clothing Laboratory technicians have to wear special protective clothing. ► sports/workout clothing He took workout clothing and gym shoes so he could exercise at the hotel. verbs + clothing► wear clothing It’s a good idea to wear comfortable clothing when traveling. ► be dressed in ... clothing Mrs. Kim was dressed in traditional Korean clothing. clothing + nouns► a clothing store/shop He stopped to look in the window of a clothing store. ► a clothing line (=clothes designed by a particular person) The actress recently created her own clothing line, which is sold in department stores nationwide. ► the clothing industry There are plenty of job opportunities in the clothing industry. ► a clothing manufacturer/company He works for a large clothing manufacturer. ► a clothing factory She worked in a clothing factory. THESAURUSthe things that people wear to cover their bodies or to keep warm► clothesthe things that people wear to cover their bodies or to keep warm: My mother told me to put on my best clothes. Pete took his clothes off and went to bed. ► clothing clothing means the same as clothes, but is more formal: The store sells beautiful imported clothing. ► outfit a set of clothes that you wear together: I need a new outfit for the party. ► uniform special clothes that people wear for some jobs, sports teams, or schools: He goes to a private school and has to wear a uniform. ► costume a set of clothes that you wear in a play or that you wear to look like someone or something else: The children were getting dressed in their costumes for the play. ► garment formal one thing that you wear: The princess wore garments made of silk. ► wardrobe all the clothes that you own: She bought a whole new wardrobe after she lost weight. ► dress clothes of a particular style or for a particular occasion: Casual dress is not appropriate for a job interview. ► apparel formal clothes. Used in stores: Men’s apparel is on the second floor of the store. ► wear a particular kind of clothes, or clothes for a particular activity. Used about the type of clothes being sold in a store: The store specializes in outdoor wear and sportswear. clothes in general, as opposed to a particular person’s clothes: There are some families in our community who need food and clothing. The store has very expensive clothing. She carefully folded each piece of clothing. The old T-shirt is his favorite article of clothing. In very cold weather it’s good to wear several layers of clothing.► see thesaurus at clothesCOLLOCATIONSadjectives/nouns + clothingwomen’s/men’s/children’s clothing Children’s clothing is on the third floor of the department store.warm clothing The flood victims need shelter and warm clothing.light clothing (=made from thin materials) You’ll only need light clothing during the day.casual clothing She is a well-known designer of casual clothing.designer clothing (=made by a well-known designer) I can’t afford expensive designer clothing.vintage clothing (=old clothing, especially from a particular period) Vintage clothing, especially from the 1940s and 1950s, has become very fashionable.outdoor clothing (=clothing that is used for outdoor activities and sports) The shop sells ski-wear and other outdoor clothing.waterproof clothing You should always wear warm, waterproof clothing when hiking in cold weather.outer clothing (=clothing that you wear over other clothes) Inside the house, we removed our outer clothing and took off our boots.protective clothing Laboratory technicians have to wear special protective clothing.sports/workout clothing He took workout clothing and gym shoes so he could exercise at the hotel.verbs + clothingwear clothing It’s a good idea to wear comfortable clothing when traveling.be dressed in ... clothing Mrs. Kim was dressed in traditional Korean clothing.clothing + nounsa clothing store/shop He stopped to look in the window of a clothing store.a clothing line (=clothes designed by a particular person) The actress recently created her own clothing line, which is sold in department stores nationwide.the clothing industry There are plenty of job opportunities in the clothing industry.a clothing manufacturer/company He works for a large clothing manufacturer.a clothing factory She worked in a clothing factory. |