clothier

noun

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

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State Street in Santa Barbara State Street in Santa Barbara is lined with clothiers like Asher Market, brand-name department stores at Paseo Nuevo mall, and cafes like Dune Coffee Roasters, perfect for a quick pick-me-up. Cu Fleshman, Travel + Leisure, 26 July 2025 Upscale clothier Oak Hall, renowned Asian street food restaurant Hawkers and nationally recognized architects TMPartners and supply chain company Designed Conveyor Systems have previously been announced as tenants at the niine-story building. Gabrielle Chenault, The Tennessean, 2 July 2025 Oliver, 48, asked, referencing the popular Aspen Western clothier. Cara Lynn Shultz, People.com, 19 May 2025 Most recently, O’Connor was the CMO for luxury menswear clothier Peter Millar. Jason Clinkscales, Sportico.com, 6 May 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 6 Aug. 2025.

Kids Definition

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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