clothing
noun
cloth·ing
ˈklō-t͟hiŋ 
: items (as of cloth) designed to be worn to cover the body
The children and their teachers strolled up the path, the colors of their winter clothing bright against the monotone of the field.—
Ward Just
Ward Just… radiating vibrance through her bright clothing and makeup.—Hannah Jones
Hannah Jones
also
: coverings
… seeks to regulate and adopt flammability standards to upholstered furniture, mattresses, bed clothing and candles. —Home Textiles Today
Home Textiles Today 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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Eric Wood, Forbes.com, 19 July 2025
Dress for comfort: Wear lightweight and loose-fitting clothing to stay cool.
—Nc Weather Bot, Charlotte Observer, 18 July 2025
Dallas told Stevens to remove his bloody clothing and take a shower.
—Jim Zumbo, Outdoor Life, 17 July 2025
OpenAI says users can ask Agent to handle requests like assembling and purchasing a clothing outfit for a particular occasion, creating PowerPoint slide decks, planning meals, or updating financial spreadsheets with new data.
—ArsTechnica, 17 July 2025
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“Clothing.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/clothing. Accessed 22 Jul. 2025.
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clothing
noun
cloth·ing
ˈklō-t͟hiŋ
1
: covering for the human body
2
: something that covers or conceals
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