clothier

/'klouðiə/

Thân thiện

The clothier helps a customer choose a new suit.

Definition

Noun: A clothier is a merchant or retailer who sells clothing, particularly men's clothing. The term traditionally refers to a seller of finished garments or cloth.

Usage

The word "clothier" is a formal or traditional term for a clothing retailer. It is often used in business names (e.g., "Smith & Sons, Clothiers") to denote a store specializing in garments, especially tailored or high-quality menswear.

Examples

• The gentleman bought his suits from a reputable clothier on Savile Row.
• The family clothier has been in business for over a century, known for its fine fabrics and custom tailoring.

Advanced Usage

• "Bespoke clothier": A clothier who makes custom-made clothing to a client's specific measurements and requirements.
  • He visited his bespoke clothier for a fitting of his new tuxedo.

Variants and Related Words

• Cloth (n): Woven or felted fabric made from fibers.
• Clothing (n): Garments collectively; clothes.
• Draper (n): A chiefly British term for a retailer who sells cloth and fabrics. (Note: A draper sells the material, while a clothier typically sells the finished garment).

Synonyms

• Haberdasher: A seller of men's clothing and accessories, particularly in British English.
• Outfitter: A supplier or retailer of clothing and equipment.
• Tailor: A person who makes, repairs, or alters clothing professionally. (A tailor may also sell clothes, making the roles overlap).
• Menswear retailer: A more modern descriptive term.

Antonyms

• Customer: A person who buys goods from a shop.
• Consumer: A person who purchases goods and services for personal use.

Học thuật

Noun

1. a merchant who sells men's clothing

Từ đồng nghĩa

• haberdasher