doff

verb

ˈdäf How to pronounce doff (audio)
Definition of doffnext
as in to remove
to rid oneself of (a garment) the blazing sun soon had the men doffing their jackets

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Recent Examples of doff Lycra Adaptiv also offers inclusive sizing, easy donning and doffing and reduced concentrated compression to minimize skin irritation. — Alexandra Harrell, Footwear News, 14 May 2026 Apollo was the first time that NASA astronauts could doff their bulky spacesuits for a shirt-sleeve-type environment. — Ashley Belanger, ArsTechnica, 23 Apr. 2026 That’s an obvious way to doff a cap, but MNUFC’s marketing department wanted to find other unique ways to commemorate its milestone. — Andy Greder, Twin Cities, 26 Feb. 2026 Five hours later, Honeycutt doffs his baseball hat to the audience. — James Parker, The Atlantic, 16 Dec. 2025 See All Example Sentences for doff
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remove
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  • When the researchers removed the neurons, the heart stopped functioning completely.
    — Isabella Backman, Hartford Courant, 14 Aug. 2026
  • The measure effectively cut off government funding for shrines and removed Shinto practices and teachings from public institutions.
    — ABC News, ABC News, 14 Aug. 2026
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