clothing
noun
cloth·ing
ˈklō-t͟hiŋ 
: items (as of cloth) designed to be worn to cover the body
The children and their teachers strolled up the path, the colors of their winter clothing bright against the monotone of the field.—
Ward Just
Ward Just… radiating vibrance through her bright clothing and makeup.—Hannah Jones
Hannah Jones
also
: coverings
… seeks to regulate and adopt flammability standards to upholstered furniture, mattresses, bed clothing and candles. —Home Textiles Today
Home Textiles Today Examples of clothing in a Sentence
an expensive article of clothing
We're collecting food and clothing for the poor.
Only people wearing protective clothing may enter the room.
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Carry a windshield scraper, jumper cables, a small shovel, flashlight, cell phone, blanket and additional warm clothing, drinking water, and high-calorie non-perishable food.
—Ca Weather Bot, Sacbee.com, 3 Jan. 2026
Those who venture on or near ice should avoid shipping channels, bring a reliable means of communication with them, and wear clothing suited for cold weather conditions.
—Paula Wethington, CBS News, 2 Jan. 2026
This spot in the heart of the Old City stocks everything from menswear and children's clothing to chic decor pieces and home goods.
—Carley Rojas Avila, Travel + Leisure, 2 Jan. 2026
Three or four masked individuals wearing dark clothing then allegedly entered the unit with handguns and demanded wallets and purses from the juveniles, according to police.
—Justin Muszynski, Hartford Courant, 2 Jan. 2026
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Ca Weather Bot, Sacbee.com, 3 Jan. 2026
Those who venture on or near ice should avoid shipping channels, bring a reliable means of communication with them, and wear clothing suited for cold weather conditions.
—Paula Wethington, CBS News, 2 Jan. 2026
This spot in the heart of the Old City stocks everything from menswear and children's clothing to chic decor pieces and home goods.
—Carley Rojas Avila, Travel + Leisure, 2 Jan. 2026
Three or four masked individuals wearing dark clothing then allegedly entered the unit with handguns and demanded wallets and purses from the juveniles, according to police.
—Justin Muszynski, Hartford Courant, 2 Jan. 2026
See All Example Sentences for clothing
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“Clothing.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/clothing. Accessed 3 Jan. 2026.
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clothing
noun
cloth·ing
ˈklō-t͟hiŋ
1
: covering for the human body
2
: something that covers or conceals
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