habiliment

noun

hə-ˈbi-lə-mənt How to pronounce habiliment (audio)
Definition of habilimentnext
as in clothing
usually habiliments plural covering for the human body the lady's rich habiliments and haughty manner made the host's servants think she was someone important

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  1. clothing
  2. attire
  3. apparel
  4. dress
Noun
  • The church canceled the charity event with bags of rice and clothing items still arranged within the premises.
    Dyepkazah Shibayan and Chinedu Asadu, Los Angeles Times, 21 Dec. 2024
  • Taylor works with his stylist Dex Robinson to deliver statement looks that are built with high fashion designer clothing, streetwear and an element of ease.
    Greg Emmanuel, Essence, 21 Dec. 2024
Definition of clothing
Noun
  • Though green and red still have their place during yuletide celebrations, the blue and green combination was a refreshing take on holiday colorways and coordinated attire.
    Julia Teti, WWD, 26 Dec. 2024
  • Yoshii Toranaga played by Hiroyuki Sanada was outfitted in regal attire throughout the entire series alluding to his influence.
    Robyn Mowatt, Essence, 22 Dec. 2024
Definition of attire
Noun
  • Big Lots, which is based in Columbus, Ohio, and operates more than 900 locations across the U.S., sells furniture, lawn and garden, apparel, health and beauty, and other consumer goods.
    Megan Cerullo, CBS News, 20 Dec. 2024
  • The Cotton Incorporated Lifestyle Monitor™ Survey is an ongoing research program that measures consumer attitudes and behaviors relating to apparel, shopping, fashion, sustainability, and more.
    Catherine Salfino, Sourcing Journal, 20 Dec. 2024
Definition of apparel
Noun
  • Among the most famous pieces is a 1783 portrait of Marie Antoinette in a bluish-gray silk dress by Elisabeth-Louise Vigée-Lebrun.
    Morgan Goldberg, Architectural Digest, 30 Dec. 2024
  • The midi dress featured a flared, flowing skirt with a white fabric base and light blue patterns akin to floral inspiration cascading down the fabric.
    Julia Teti, WWD, 30 Dec. 2024
Definition of dress
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