habiliments

noun

Definition of habilimentsnext
plural of habiliment
as in clothes
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. dress
  4. apparel
Noun
  • Unfortunately, instead of making the clip that attaches to your clothing a peg or similarly sprung clip, King Smith has opted for one reminiscent of a plastic paperclip.
    PCMAG, PCMAG, 12 Nov. 2024
  • Poll workers, political party observers, and election officials can't wear shirts, hats, or other clothing items with political slogans.
    Sasha Hupka, The Arizona Republic, 5 Nov. 2024
Definition of clothing
Noun
  • Throughout the holidays, Mickey and Minnie will be available for meet-and-greets in seasonal attire at Adventurers Outpost.
    Eve Chen, USA TODAY, 1 Nov. 2024
  • Erivo makes the case for suiting always being appropriate for evening attire beautifully.
    Robyn Mowatt, Essence, 1 Nov. 2024
Definition of attire
Noun
  • As the ladies start filing into Sai’s dodgeball event in a various states of athletic dress, Brynn decides to spill the beans and tells Sai … and Jenna … and Racquel … and Ubah.
    Brian Moylan, Vulture, 12 Nov. 2024
  • Sitting within its broader spring 2025 ready-to-wear collection, the strategic addition is kicking off with a selection of dresses priced $595 to $1,000.
    Emily Mercer, WWD, 5 Nov. 2024
Definition of dress
Noun
  • Some experts foresee the biggest impact on retail goods such as electronics and apparel, as the U.S. imports only about 15% of its food supply.
    J.J. McCorvey, NBC News, 13 Nov. 2024
  • This 31,000-square-foot store in the Paddock Shops at 4350 Summit Plaza Drive will sell gear and apparel for camping, cycling, hiking, running, fitness, and climbing.
    Maggie Menderski, The Courier-Journal, 6 Nov. 2024
Definition of apparel
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