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a
: a style of apparel
b
: outward form : appearance
Examples of garb in a Sentence
Noun
decided to clothe himself in traditional Scottish garb for the celebration
a fable about personal redemption presented in the garb of a conventional horror story
Verb
firefighters garbed in protective gear
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Elliott Wenzler, Denver Post, 11 Feb. 2026
After his choice of wrestling garb garnered significant attention and support, King released a t-shirt benefiting a non-profit organization in California.
—Isabel Yip, NBC news, 5 Feb. 2026
Joseph Dycus, Mercury News, 10 Feb. 2026
He was garbed in prison attire and did not speak during the brief hearing.
—Arkansas Online, 24 Jan. 2026
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Noun
The measure would allow some exemptions, including for officers involved in undercover operations and SWAT duties or who are wearing religious garb.
—Elliott Wenzler, Denver Post, 11 Feb. 2026
After his choice of wrestling garb garnered significant attention and support, King released a t-shirt benefiting a non-profit organization in California.
—Isabel Yip, NBC news, 5 Feb. 2026
Verb
But the visitors from Memphis were a husk of that outfit, a cavalcade of new faces and Golden State castoffs being observed by the ghost of Ja Morant garbed in street clothes.
—Joseph Dycus, Mercury News, 10 Feb. 2026
He was garbed in prison attire and did not speak during the brief hearing.
—Arkansas Online, 24 Jan. 2026
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“Garb.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/garb. Accessed 16 Feb. 2026.
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