Meaning & use
ensemble clothing
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Meanings
nouncountable or uncountable
A set of clothes that are designed to be worn together and match in style, color, or fabric.
Grammar: Can be countable when referring to one set: 'She wore a stunning ensemble clothing.' More often uncountable: 'The designer is known for elegant ensemble clothing.'
Patterns
- wear ensemble clothing
- a matching ensemble clothing set
She appeared at the award ceremony in a beautiful ensemble clothing of silk and velvet.
The store specializes in ensemble clothing for weddings and other formal events.
He bought a new ensemble clothing for his job interview.
nouncountableformal
A coordinated group of items, such as accessories or furniture, that are meant to be used together.
Grammar: Often used in design or decor contexts: 'a dining room ensemble clothing' would be unusual; instead say 'a dining ensemble.'
Patterns
- an ensemble clothing of something
The museum displayed an ensemble clothing of jewelry from the 1920s.
She arranged an ensemble clothing of cushions and throws to match the sofa.
Common combinations
- a matching ensemble
- She wore a matching ensemble of jacket and skirt.
- an ensemble cast
- The film features an ensemble cast of famous actors.
- a coordinated ensemble
- The dancers wore coordinated ensembles in blue and white.
- a formal ensemble
- For the gala, a formal ensemble is required.
Synonyms and how they differ
Word family
- ensemble noun
- A group of musicians, dancers, or actors who perform together; also a coordinated set of clothes.
Commonly confused: ensemble clothing or assemble?
ensemble clothing vs assemble
Assemble is a verb meaning to put together or gather; ensemble is a noun for a coordinated set or group.
Practice
Which sentence uses 'ensemble clothing' correctly?
Choose one answer.
Option 1 correctly uses 'ensemble clothing' as a noun phrase meaning a coordinated set of clothes. Option 0 uses 'assemble' (a verb) instead of 'ensemble.' Option 2 confuses 'ensemble' with a musical group that makes sound. Option 3 wrongly uses 'ensemble clothing' as a verb.
Make it your own
Write a sentence using “ensemble clothing”, then check it and compare it with the examples above.