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
… radiating vibrance through her bright clothing and makeup.—Hannah Jones
also
: coverings
… seeks to regulate and adopt flammability standards to upholstered furniture, mattresses, bed clothing and candles. —Home Textiles Today
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“Clothing.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/clothing. Accessed 16 Aug. 2026.
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