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clothing

noun
cloth·​ing | \ ˈklō-t͟hiŋ How to pronounce clothing (audio) \

Definition of clothing

: garments in general also : covering

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Examples of clothing in a Sentence

an expensive article of clothing We're collecting food and clothing for the poor. Only people wearing protective clothing may enter the room.
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Archaeologists dug up more than 400 items, which include shoes, pieces of clothing, cooking utensils, as well as a prayer book and a Polish dictionary. Fox News, "Hitler's secret Nazi war machine revealed in hidden bases," 6 Sep. 2019 The business, based in Fort Worth, Texas, operates half a dozen product divisions, including clothing, bags and electronics for businesses, workplace uniforms and other branded merchandise. Parija Kavilanz, CNN, "Big companies feel the sting of Trump's trade war. But small businesses are in agony," 4 Sep. 2019 Save up to 70 percent on designer clothing, accessories and other fun items from more than 15 retail shops. Laura Daily And Bryan K. Chavez, The Know, "An Italian fest in Lakewood, dogs take over Water World and more cheap things to do in Denver this month," 4 Sep. 2019 What’s even more liberating than ditching a bag that’s filled with an extra 15 pounds of just-in-case clothing, chargers, and more keys than there are doors to your apartment? Glamour, "Cargo Pockets Are the Most Inevitable Trend of 2019," 4 Sep. 2019 Trade war hits home: How tariffs on clothing, TVs and school supplies could affect you September poses its own challenges. Paul Davidson, USA TODAY, "Good riddance to August but September could be just as bumpy for stocks, history shows," 3 Sep. 2019 Members of the enterprise would buy things like bicycles, jewelry, clothing, cars and musical equipment using information from the credit cards. Sam Tabachnik, The Denver Post, "Man found guilty of running identity theft ring in metro Denver," 3 Sep. 2019 Hundreds of merchants will congregate on Main Street to show off furniture, jewelry, vintage clothing, paintings and prints, chinaware, dolls, toys, glass, photographs, silver, clocks, books and more. Steven Wayne Yvaska, The Mercury News, "7 Bay Area antique and collectible shows this fall," 3 Sep. 2019 And Target has discounted TVs, clothing, toys, home goods and more. Jacob Krol, Noelle Ike And Banu Ibrahim, CNN Underscored, "Labor Day Sales 2019: Your A-Z guide to shop on Sunday," 1 Sep. 2019

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First Known Use of clothing

13th century, in the meaning defined above

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clothing

noun

English Language Learners Definition of clothing

: the things that people wear to cover their bodies

clothing

noun
cloth·​ing | \ ˈklō-t͟hiŋ How to pronounce clothing (audio) \

Kids Definition of clothing

: the things people wear to cover their bodies

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