clothing

[US]/ˈkləʊðɪŋ/
[UK]/ˈkloʊðɪŋ/
Frequency: Very High

Translation

n. garments collectively worn on the body; sails collectively used on a ship
v. dress or cover with clothing

Phrases & Collocations

clothing industry

protective clothing

clothing store

clothing factory

card clothing

casual clothing

clothing shop

special clothing

Example Sentences

lightweight clothing; a lightweight wood.

clothing and food and other indispensables

issue winter clothing to troops

unisex clothing; unisex hairstyles.

to contribute food and clothing for the relief of the poor.

a swimmer hampered by clothing;

clothing sizes for husky boys.

an article of clothing; articles of food.

the pose and clothing were sketched from life.

interchangeable items of clothing; interchangeable automotive parts.

the clothing is patterned on athletes' wear.

her clothing was stained with blood.

food, drink, clothing, and suchlike provisions.

one whiff of clothing and Fido was off.

They contributed food and clothing for the refugees.

The store discounted all clothing for the sale.

Ragged clothing infers poverty.

durable clothing that outwears other brands.

Real-world Examples

Many wore colorful clothing and even antlers.

Source: VOA Special English: World

It is all the clothing a person owns.

Source: VOA Special November 2019 Collection

Here are some customary clothing gifts.

Source: Rick and Morty Season 3 (Bilingual)

Take off other clothing and jewellery near the burn.

Source: New Curriculum Standard People's Education Press High School English (Compulsory 5)

That's why you should always wear protective clothing.

Source: New Cambridge Business English (Elementary)

So many people resign themselves to boring, unattractive clothing.

Source: Science in Life

I might be a wolf in sheep's clothing!

Source: BBC Authentic English

A wolf in sheep's clothing is a warning.

Source: VOA One Minute English

And I made the mistake of wearing light clothing.

Source: Advanced Daily Grammar

80.we require warm clothing and blankets for the children.

Source: Maritime English listening

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