Meaning & use
clothing ensemble
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Meanings
nouncountableformal
A set of clothes worn together as one coordinated outfit, often chosen to look good as a whole.
Grammar: Countable: you can say 'an ensemble' or 'ensembles' when talking about more than one outfit.
Patterns
- wear an ensemble
- a matching ensemble
- an ensemble for an occasion
She wore a striking clothing ensemble in deep blue for the ceremony.
The stylist put together a simple clothing ensemble of a white shirt and gray trousers.
For the photo shoot, each model was given a different clothing ensemble.
nouncountableformal
A group of items or people that combine to form a pleasing whole, especially in fashion or design.
Grammar: Often used of fashion, music or art rather than everyday clothing talk.
Patterns
- a coordinated ensemble
- an ensemble of something
The designer showed an ensemble of silk, wool and lace.
Her outfit was praised as a perfectly balanced ensemble.
Word forms
| plural | clothing ensembles |
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Common combinations
- a matching clothing ensemble
- The bridesmaids each wore a matching clothing ensemble.
- a formal clothing ensemble
- A formal clothing ensemble is expected at the awards dinner.
- put together an ensemble
- She put together an elegant ensemble from items already in her closet.
- a coordinated ensemble
- The catalog features a coordinated ensemble for autumn.
Synonyms and how they differ
Word family
- ensemble noun
- A coordinated set of clothes or a group performing together.
Commonly confused: clothing ensemble or clothing line?
clothing ensemble vs clothing line
A clothing line is a range of products sold by a brand, not one outfit worn together.
Practice
Which sentence uses 'clothing ensemble' most naturally?
Choose one answer.
'Ensemble' means one coordinated outfit, so it fits a wedding outfit; a group of five shirts is a set of garments, not a single ensemble.
Make it your own
Write a sentence using “clothing ensemble”, then check it and compare it with the examples above.