Definition

Noun: A single, distinct item that is designed to be worn on the human body for protection, adornment, or identification. It refers to a piece of apparel or attire.

Usage

The term "article of clothing" is a formal and general way to refer to any single piece of what a person wears. It is often used in contexts like inventories, legal descriptions, or general discussions about apparel. - It is typically used in the singular form to refer to one item. - The plural form is "articles of clothing."

Examples

• Basic Usage:
  • Please pack at least one warm article of clothing for the trip.
  • The fire destroyed all her articles of clothing.
• In Descriptive Contexts:
  • A hat is an article of clothing designed for the head.
  • The police listed the stolen articles of clothing in the report.

Advanced Usage

• In Legal or Formal Contexts: The phrase is common in rules, regulations, and official documents.
  • The policy states that no article of clothing may display offensive symbols.
• For Categorization: Used to classify items within the broader category of "clothing" or "apparel."
  • Each article of clothing in the collection was inspired by vintage designs.

Variants and Related Words

• Garment (n): A more specific synonym, often used in the context of tailored or specific types of clothing (e.g., a silk garment).
• Apparel (n): A more formal, collective term for clothing.
• Attire (n): Clothing of a particular style or for a particular occasion.
• Clothing (n): The general, uncountable term for clothes collectively.

Synonyms

• Item of clothing
• Piece of clothing
• Garment

Related Phrases

• Article of faith: (Idiom) A firmly held belief or principle.
• Knock someone's socks off: (Idiom) To greatly impress someone.

Noun

1. a covering designed to be worn on a person's body