Meaning & use
apparel
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Clothing, especially of a particular kind.
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The store specializes in outdoor apparel for hiking and camping.
Formal apparel was required for the gala event.
A note on using this word
More formal than 'clothes'; frequently seen in retail and business contexts, such as 'apparel industry' or 'athletic apparel.'
Words with a similar meaning
clothingattire
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