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