Definitions for Clothing
ˈkloʊ ðɪŋcloth·ing

Princeton's WordNetRate this definition:4.5 / 2 votes

1. clothing, article of clothing, vesture, wear, wearable, habilimentnoun

   a covering designed to be worn on a person's body

WiktionaryRate this definition:3.5 / 2 votes

1. clothingnoun

   Clothes; apparel for wearing.

2. clothingnoun

   An act or instance of putting clothes on.

   The clothing and unclothing of the idols was of special significance.

3. Etymology: clothe + ing, cognate with Dutch: kleding.

Samuel Johnson's DictionaryRate this definition:0.0 / 0 votes

1. Clothingnoun

   Dress; vesture; garments.

   Etymology: from To clothe.

   Thy bosom might receive my yielded spright,
   And thine with it, in heav’n’s pure clothing drest,
   Through clearest skies might take united flight. Edward Fairfax.

   Your bread and clothing, and every necessary of life, entirely depend upon it. Jonathan Swift.

WikipediaRate this definition:4.3 / 3 votes

1. Clothing

   Clothing (also known as clothes, apparel and attire) is items worn on the body. Clothing is typically made of fabrics or textiles but over time has included garments made from animal skin or other thin sheets of materials put together. The wearing of clothing is mostly restricted to human beings and is a feature of all human societies. The amount and type of clothing worn depends on gender, body type, social, and geographic considerations. Clothing serves many purposes: it can serve as protection from the elements, rough surfaces, rash-causing plants, insect bites, splinters, thorns and prickles by providing a barrier between the skin and the environment. Clothes can insulate against cold or hot conditions, and they can provide a hygienic barrier, keeping infectious and toxic materials away from the body. Clothing also provides protection from ultraviolet radiation. Wearing clothes is also a social norm, and being deprived of clothing in front of others may be embarrassing. Not wearing clothes in public so that genitals, breasts or buttocks are visible could be considered indecent exposure.

ChatGPTRate this definition:0.0 / 0 votes

1. clothing

   Clothing refers to items or articles worn on the body, typically made of fabric or textiles, that are designed and used to cover and protect one's body, provide comfort, and serve as a means of personal expression and style. It includes various types of garments such as shirts, pants, dresses, skirts, jackets, suits, underwear, socks, and accessories like hats, scarves, and gloves. Clothing serves both practical and aesthetic purposes, reflecting cultural norms, societal trends, and individual preferences.

Webster DictionaryRate this definition:3.9 / 8 votes

1. Clothing

   of Clothe

2. Clothingnoun

   garments in general; clothes; dress; raiment; covering

3. Clothingnoun

   the art of process of making cloth

4. Clothingnoun

   a covering of non-conducting material on the outside of a boiler, or steam chamber, to prevent radiation of heat

5. Clothingnoun

   see Card clothing, under 3d Card

WikidataRate this definition:4.5 / 2 votes

1. Clothing

   Clothing is fiber and textile material worn on the body. The wearing of clothing is mostly restricted to human beings and is a feature of nearly all human societies. The amount and type of clothing worn depends on physical, social and geographic considerations. Some clothing types can be gender-specific, although this does not apply to cross dressers. Physically, clothing serves many purposes: it can serve as protection from the elements, and can enhance safety during hazardous activities such as hiking and cooking. It protects the wearer from rough surfaces, rash-causing plants, insect bites, splinters, thorns and prickles by providing a barrier between the skin and the environment. Clothes can insulate against cold or hot conditions. Further, they can provide a hygienic barrier, keeping infectious and toxic materials away from the body. Clothing also provides protection from harmful UV radiation.

Dictionary of Nautical TermsRate this definition:5.0 / 1 vote

1. clothing

   The rigging of the bowsprit.--Clothing the bowsprit is rigging it. Also, the purser's slops for the men.

Military Dictionary and GazetteerRate this definition:0.0 / 0 votes

1. clothing

   The President of the United States is authorized to prescribe the kind and quality of clothing to be issued annually to the troops of the United States. The manner of issuing and accounting for clothing shall be established by general regulations of the War Department. The clothing of the British army is determined by a permanent board, composed of the commander-in-chief and a certain number of general officers, who act under the authority of the sovereign.

Editors ContributionRate this definition:0.0 / 0 votes

1. clothing

   Clothes created and designed to put on the human body.

   Clothing is created in various colors, materials and sizes.

   
   

   Submitted by MaryC on February 8, 2020  

British National Corpus

1. Spoken Corpus Frequency

   Rank popularity for the word 'Clothing' in Spoken Corpus Frequency: #4298

2. Written Corpus Frequency

   Rank popularity for the word 'Clothing' in Written Corpus Frequency: #4704

3. Nouns Frequency

   Rank popularity for the word 'Clothing' in Nouns Frequency: #1751

How to pronounce Clothing?

1. Alex

   US English

   David

   US English

   Mark

   US English

   Daniel

   British

   Libby

   British

   Mia

   British

   Karen

   Australian

   Hayley

   Australian

   Natasha

   Australian

   Veena

   Indian

   Priya

   Indian

   Neerja

   Indian

   Zira

   US English

   Oliver

   British

   Wendy

   British

   Fred

   US English

   Tessa

   South African

How to say Clothing in sign language?

Numerology

1. Chaldean Numerology

   The numerical value of Clothing in Chaldean Numerology is: 4

2. Pythagorean Numerology

   The numerical value of Clothing in Pythagorean Numerology is: 7

Examples of Clothing in a Sentence

1. Anonymous:

   It's better to be a lion for a day than a sheep for hundred years. What's more, it's worst to be a wolf under a lion's clothing even for a minute.

2. Onesimo Garcia:

   It was snowing so bad, we had no proper clothing for the snow.

3. Amy Ott:

   These messages are often damaging to girls. We are not allowed to discriminate in the U.S. based on race, disability, gender, age, etc. … So why are schools discriminating against girls based on their bodies ? you have to try a dress on and see what it looks like on you, not how it looks on someone else. … It’s like shopping for any other kind of clothing in this day and age. You want to look your best and look appropriate.

4. Carrie Goldman:

   It is a continuation of a disturbing trend, my older daughter, now 12, has had a very hard time finding Black Widow merchandise. She is a huge 'Avengers' fan, and we have been very frustrated over the underrepresentation of Black Widow in 'Avengers' toys and clothing.

5. Ahmad Tarakji:

   It's like waking up from death. You cannot see a lot because the dust is all over the place, you see blood on your clothing, and you don't know if it's yours or somebody else's.

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References

1. ^ Princeton's WordNet
   http://wordnetweb.princeton.edu/perl/webwn?s=Clothing
2. ^ Wiktionary
   https://en.wiktionary.org/wiki/Clothing
3. ^ Samuel Johnson's Dictionary
   https://johnsonsdictionaryonline.com/views/search.php?term=Clothing
4. ^ Wikipedia
   https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Clothing
5. ^ ChatGPT
   https://chat.openai.com
6. ^ Webster Dictionary
   https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/Clothing
7. ^ Wikidata
   https://www.wikidata.org/w/index.php?search=Clothing
8. ^ Dictionary of Nautical Terms
   https://www.gutenberg.org/cache/epub/26000/pg26000-images.html#:~:text=Clothing
9. ^ Military Dictionary and Gazetteer
   https://www.gutenberg.org/cache/epub/59563/pg59563-images.html