clothier

noun

cloth·​ier ˈklōt͟h-yər How to pronounce clothier (audio)
ˈklō-t͟hē-ər
: one who makes or sells clothing

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At the helm are Cliff Green and Tony Stovall, two old-school clothiers who have owned and operated the downtown Detroit institution for 31 years. Shelton Boyd-Griffith, Vogue, 25 Apr. 2025 Wealthy men’s clothier William R.H. Martin was the first to take up residence here in 1902, buying a pair of almost identical brownstones and then enlisting architect Ralph S. Townsend to combine them into one four-level residence that was completed in 1904. Wendy Bowman, Robb Report, 8 Apr. 2025 Palais-Royal, the majestic, leafy 17th-century square in central Paris, has long been home to art galleries, vintage clothiers, cafés and restaurants. Jennifer Weil, WWD, 20 Feb. 2025 The $125 million McEwen Northside development in Cool Springs has revealed its first retail tenant for Block E. The upscale clothier Oak Hill recently announced plans to join the 45-acre mixed-use district. Gabrielle Chenault, The Tennessean, 18 Feb. 2025 See All Example Sentences for clothier

Word History

Etymology

Middle English, alteration of clother, from cloth

First Known Use

14th century, in the meaning defined above

Time Traveler
The first known use of clothier was in the 14th century

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“Clothier.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/clothier. Accessed 1 May. 2025.

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clothier

noun
cloth·​ier ˈklōt͟h-yər How to pronounce clothier (audio)
ˈklō-t͟hē-ər
: a person who makes or sells cloth or clothing
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