Definition

Noun: - Clothing in general; garments collectively: "Wearing apparel" refers to items worn to cover the body. It is a formal term for clothes.

Usage

"Wearing apparel" is a somewhat formal and collective noun. It refers to clothing as a category, not to a single item. It is often used in legal, commercial, or general descriptive contexts.

Examples

• The new regulations affect the import of all wearing apparel.
• The store specializes in high-quality wearing apparel for outdoor activities.
• She was refined in her choice of apparel.

Advanced Usage

• Legal/Commercial Context: The term is commonly found in contracts, tariffs, and store signage (e.g., "Men's Apparel").
  • The duty was applied to a broad range of imported wearing apparel.

Variants and Related Words

• Apparel (n): A slightly more common synonym for "wearing apparel," with the same meaning.
  • The company designs athletic apparel.
• Garments (n): Individual items of clothing.
• Attire (n): Clothing, often for a specific occasion (e.g., formal attire).
• Raiment (n): An archaic or literary word for clothing.

Synonyms

• Clothing
• Clothes
• Dress
• Garments
• Attire

Related Phrases

• Ready-to-wear apparel: Clothing made in standard sizes, as opposed to custom-made.
  • The brand is known for its affordable ready-to-wear apparel.

Noun

1. clothing in general
   • she was refined in her choice of apparel
   • he always bought his clothes at the same store
   • fastidious about his dress