clothing
gb/klˈoʊðɪŋ/ us/klˈoʊðɪŋ/
A2
English
~ 1200
ruha, ruházat
NOUN
A2
1
Usage pattern:
[someone] wears [clothing]
She packed warm clothing for the trip to the mountains.
Meleg ruhát pakolt a hegyekbe tett utazáshoz.
The store sells a wide range of children's clothing.
Az üzlet széles választékban árul gyerekruhákat.
Protective clothing is required when working with chemicals.
His clothing was soaked after walking in the rain.
The charity collects clothing for homeless people.
Learner examples
I need new clothing for school.
Új ruhákra van szükségem az iskolába.
He wears light clothing in summer.
Nyáron könnyű ruhát visel.
My bag is full of clothing.
She sells clothing in her shop.
Common mistake:
Learners sometimes confuse 'clothing' with 'cloth'. 'Clothing' refers to finished garments, while 'cloth' refers to fabric material.
Meaning
Garments people wear
Collocations
warm clothing
|protective clothing
|casual clothing
|winter clothing
|designer clothing
Synonyms
apparel (More formal or commercial term, often used in retail contexts.)
|
garments (Slightly more formal; may refer to specific items of clothing.)
|
attire (More formal; often refers to style or type of clothing for an occasion.)
Antonyms
nakedness (The state of not wearing any clothes at all.)
|
nudity (Being without clothing; often used in artistic or legal contexts.)
Themes
daily life
|fashion
|shopping
|clothing
|daily_life
|core_vocabulary
Definition
Things you wear on your body, like shirts, pants, or dresses.
Items made from fabric or other materials that are worn to cover, protect, or decorate the body.
Grammar
Dictionary form
clothing
IPA
GB/klˈoʊðɪŋ/
US/klˈoʊðɪŋ/
Syllables & stress
cloth - ing (2 syllables)
Stress on 1st syllable (cloth)
Word forms
Noun
- Base: clothing
- Plural: clothing
Word family
Expressions
casual clothing
1/kˈæʒuəl klˈoʊðɪŋ/
fixed phrase
Informal everyday clothes
Clothes you wear when you are relaxing or doing everyday things, not for formal events.
Examples
- The invitation says casual clothing is fine.
- She prefers casual clothing over formal dresses.
change of clothing
1/t͡ʃˈeɪnd͡ʒ əv klˈoʊðɪŋ/
fixed phrase
Extra set of clothes
An extra set of clothes to wear instead of the ones you have on now.
Examples
- Bring a change of clothing in case you get wet.
- He kept a change of clothing in his car for emergencies.
winter clothing
1/wˈɪntɚ klˈoʊðɪŋ/
fixed phrase
Clothes for cold weather
Clothes that keep you warm in winter, like coats and gloves.
Examples
- You will need winter clothing for your trip to Canada.
- The store is having a sale on winter clothing.
article of clothing
1/ˈɑɹtɪkəl əv klˈoʊðɪŋ/
fixed phrase
single item of clothing
One piece of clothing, like a shirt or pants.
Examples
- Each article of clothing was neatly folded in the suitcase.
- She bought a new article of clothing for the party.
- She donated several articles of clothing to the charity.
- A scarf is a useful article of clothing in winter.
protective clothing
1/pɹətˈɛktɪv klˈoʊðɪŋ/
fixed phrase
clothes that protect the body
Clothes that people wear to stay safe from danger, chemicals, heat, or dirt.
Examples
- Workers must wear protective clothing when handling dangerous chemicals.
- Laboratory staff must wear protective clothing when handling dangerous materials.
- Firefighters have special protective clothing to keep them safe from heat.
- Firefighters rely on heavy protective clothing to work in high temperatures.