garb
/gɑ:b/
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Definition
Noun:
- Clothing of a distinctive style or for a particular occasion: "Garb" refers to a particular style of clothing, often associated with a specific role, profession, or event.
- Formal or ceremonial attire: It can denote clothing that is worn for formal events or ceremonies.
Verb:
- To provide with clothes or put clothes on: To dress someone or oneself in a particular set of garments.
- To clothe in a distinctive manner: To attire in a specific style or outfit characteristic of a role or occasion.
Usage Examples
Noun:
- The judge appeared in the traditional garb of the court.
- The pilgrims wore simple, white garb.
- He was dressed in the garb of a medieval knight.
Verb:
- The actors were garbed in elaborate costumes for the play.
- She garbed herself in a beautiful silk sari for the wedding.
Advanced Usage
- "In the garb of": Wearing the clothes of; disguised as.
- The spy entered the castle in the garb of a merchant.
- "Ecclesiastical garb": The distinctive clothing worn by clergy.
- The priest's ecclesiastical garb was very ornate.
Variants and Related Words
- Garbed (adj.): Dressed in a particular way.
- The garbed participants looked very official.
- Garbing (n.): The act of dressing.
- The garbing of the actors took over an hour.
Synonyms
- Noun: Attire, clothing, dress, costume, uniform, robes, vestments.
- Verb: Clothe, dress, attire, robe, deck out.
Antonyms
- Verb: Undress, disrobe, strip.
Related Phrases
- Working garb: Clothing worn for a job or labor.
- He changed into his working garb before starting in the garage.
- Traditional garb: Clothing characteristic of a culture or historical period.
- The dancers were in traditional Scottish garb.
Noun
- clothing of a distinctive style or for a particular occasion
- formal attire
- battle dress
Verb
- provide with clothes or put clothes on
- Parents must feed and dress their child