Meaning & use

clothes

noun·Everyday

Items worn to cover the body, such as shirts, trousers, and dresses.

See it in a sentence

He packed enough clothes for a week-long trip in one small suitcase.

The children outgrew their clothes faster than we could replace them.

A note on using this word

"Clothes" is a plural noun with no singular form; use "a piece of clothing" or "garment" for one item.

Words with a similar meaning

clothinggarments

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