Definitions for attire
əˈtaɪərat·tire

Princeton's WordNetRate this definition:2.0 / 2 votes

1. attire, garb, dressverb

   clothing of a distinctive style or for a particular occasion

   "formal attire"; "battle dress"

2. overdress, dress up, fig out, fig up, deck up, gussy up, fancy up, trick up, deck out, trick out, prink, attire, get up, rig out, tog up, tog outverb

   put on special clothes to appear particularly appealing and attractive

   "She never dresses up, even when she goes to the opera"; "The young girls were all fancied up for the party"

WiktionaryRate this definition:4.0 / 1 vote

1. attirenoun

   One's dress; what one wears; one's clothes.

   He was wearing his formal attire.

2. attirenoun

   The single horn of a deer or stag.

3. attireverb

   To dress or garb.

4. Etymology: From atirier, from a- + tire, akin to German Zier and Old Norse tírr.

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

1. Attirenoun

   Etymology: from the verb.

   1. Clothes; dress; habit.

   It is no more disgrace to Scripture to have left things free to be ordered by the church, than for nature to have left it to the wit of man to devise his own attire. Richard Hooker, b. iii.

   After that the Roman attire grew to be in account, and the gown to be in use among them. John Davies, on Ireland.

   Thy sumptuous buildings, and thy wife’s attire,
   Hath cost a mass of publick treasury. William Shakespeare, Henry VI. p. ii.

   And in this coarse attire, which I now wear,
   With God and with the Muses I confer. John Donne.

   When lavish nature, with her best attire,
   Cloaths the gay spring, the season of desire. Edmund Waller.

   I pass their form, and ev’ry charming grace,
   But their attire, like liveries of a kind,
   All rich and rare, is fresh within my mind. Dryd.

   2. In hunting. The horns of a buck or stag.3. In botany.The flower of a plant is divided into three parts, the empalement, the foliation, and the attire, which is either florid or semiform. Florid attire, called thrums or suits, as in the flowers of marigold and tansey, consist sometimes of two, but commonly of three parts. The outer part is the floret, the body of which is divided at the top, like the cowslip flower, into five distinct parts. Semiform attire consists of two parts, the chives and apices; one upon each attire. Dict.

2. To ATTIREverb

   To dress; to habit; to array.

   Etymology: attirer, Fr.

   Let it likewise your gentle breast inspire
   With sweet infusion, and put you in mind
   Of that proud maid, whom now those leaves attire,
   Proud Daphne. Edmund Spenser, Sonnet xxxvii.

   My Nan shall be the queen of all the fairies;
   Finely attired in a robe of white. William Shakespeare, M. W. of Winds.

   With the linen mitre shall he be attired. Lev. xvi. 4.

   Now the sappy boughs
   Attire themselves with blooms. Philips.

WikipediaRate this definition:0.0 / 0 votes

1. attire

   Clothing (also known as clothes, garments, dress, apparel, or attire) is any item worn on the body. Typically, clothing is made of fabrics or textiles, but over time it has included garments made from animal skin and other thin sheets of materials and natural products found in the environment, 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 factors, and geographic considerations. Garments cover the body, footwear covers the feet, gloves cover the hands, while hats and headgear cover the head. Eyewear and jewelry are not generally considered items of clothing, but play an important role in fashion and clothing as costume. Clothing serves many purposes: it can serve as protection from the elements, rough surfaces, sharp stones, rash-causing plants, insect bites, by providing a barrier between the skin and the environment. Clothing can insulate against cold or hot conditions, and it can provide a hygienic barrier, keeping infectious and toxic materials away from the body. It can protect feet from injury and discomfort or facilitate navigation in varied environments. Clothing also provides protection from ultraviolet radiation. It may be used to prevent glare or increase visual acuity in harsh environments, such as brimmed hats. Clothing is used for protection against injury in specific tasks and occupations, sports, and warfare. Fashioned with pockets, belts, or loops, clothing may provide a means to carry things while freeing the hands. Clothing has significant social factors as well. Wearing clothes is a variable social norm. It may connote modesty. Being deprived of clothing in front of others may be embarrassing. In many parts of the world, not wearing clothes in public so that genitals, breasts, or buttocks are visible could be considered indecent exposure. Pubic area or genital coverage is the most frequently encountered minimum found cross-culturally and regardless of climate, implying social convention as the basis of customs. Clothing also may be used to communicate social status, wealth, group identity, and individualism. Some forms of personal protective equipment amount to clothing, such as coveralls, chaps or a doctor's white coat, with similar requirements for maintenance and cleaning as other textiles (boxing gloves function both as protective equipment and as a sparring weapon, so the equipment aspect rises above the glove aspect). More specialized forms of protective equipment, such as face shields are classified protective accessories. At the far extreme, self-enclosing diving suits or space suits are form fitting body covers, and amount to a form of dress, without being clothing per se, while containing enough high technology to amount to more of a tool than a garment. This line will continue to blur as wearable technology embeds assistive devices directly into the fabric itself; the enabling innovations are ultra low power consumption and flexible electronic substrates. Clothing also hybridizes into a personal transportation system (ice skates, roller skates, cargo pants, other outdoor survival gear, one-man band) or concealment system (stage magicians, hidden linings or pockets in tradecraft, integrated holsters for concealed carry, merchandise-laden trench coats on the black market — where the purpose of the clothing often carries over into disguise). A mode of dress fit to purpose, whether stylistic or functional, is known as an outfit or ensemble.

ChatGPTRate this definition:0.0 / 0 votes

1. attire

   Attire refers to the clothes or garments that a person wears. It can include everyday clothing, uniforms, costumes, or formal wear, often reflecting personal style, cultural traditions, occupation, status, or the particular occasions or activities a person is involved in.

Webster DictionaryRate this definition:0.0 / 0 votes

1. Attireverb

   to dress; to array; to adorn; esp., to clothe with elegant or splendid garments

2. Attirenoun

   dress; clothes; headdress; anything which dresses or adorns; esp., ornamental clothing

3. Attirenoun

   the antlers, or antlers and scalp, of a stag or buck

4. Attirenoun

   the internal parts of a flower, included within the calyx and the corolla

5. Etymology: [OE. atiren to array, dispose, arrange, OF. atirier; (L. ad) + F. tire rank, order, row; of Ger. origin: cf. As. tier row, OHG. ziar, G. zier, ornament, zieren to adorn. Cf. Tire a headdress.]

Chambers 20th Century DictionaryRate this definition:0.0 / 0 votes

1. Attire

   at-tīr′, v.t. to dress, array, or adorn: to prepare.—n. dress: any kind of covering, even the plants that clothe the soil: (Shak.) a dress or costume.—ns. Attire′ment, Attir′ing. [O. Fr. atirer, put in order—à tire, in a row—à (L. ad), to, and tire, tiere, order, dress. See Tier.]

Anagrams for attire »

1. ratite

2. tertia

How to pronounce attire?

1. Alex

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   Mark

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   Daniel

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   Mia

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   Karen

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Numerology

1. Chaldean Numerology

   The numerical value of attire in Chaldean Numerology is: 8

2. Pythagorean Numerology

   The numerical value of attire in Pythagorean Numerology is: 1

Examples of attire in a Sentence

1. Michelle Lee:

   Many of the teens at the Riverside Library who attend my job-hunt talk did not know what would be appropriate to wear for job interviews, or did not have proper attire.

2. Jessica Regan:

   This gave a broad segment a clear view of what standards of mourning attire were through fashion illustrations and detailed descriptions.

3. Mark Whittle:

   I think you really should learn the stories of these young ladies, you really should read the bios and know what they go through, he said. Pastorchikcompeted for the title against 100 otheryoung women at the 19thannual swimsuit competition. The finalists were selected from more than 18,000 Hooters waitresses who currently work in one of the more than 400 restaurants worldwide. According to Hooters, contestants are evaluated based on responses to interview questions, personality and overall contribution to the Hooters brand, as well as swimsuit attire. The cornerstone of the brand is the world famous Hooters girls, she is beautiful, wholesome, optimistic, charismatic and the greatest antidote to a bad day. Pastorchik will receive a $ 30,000 cash prize and the chance to serve as the face of the Hooters brand with opportunities to appear in advertisements and assist in international openings. The newHooters queen has her real estate license and attends a technical school where she studies business. She says she plans to put her winnings towards a four-year degree.

4. Speaker Pelosi:

   The chair wishes to remind all members about certain standards of decorum in the hall of the House GOP, that includes proper attire, behavior that is respectful to other members and our staff and adherence to mask requirements and other safety protocols intended to protect all of those present in the Hall of House GOP.

5. William McConico:

   My take is that it’s not a good look for the court. That’s not normally how court cases are conducted, this is my work attire, you’re in yours. We are all in different professions.

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References

1. ^ Princeton's WordNet
   http://wordnetweb.princeton.edu/perl/webwn?s=attire
2. ^ Wiktionary
   https://en.wiktionary.org/wiki/Attire
3. ^ Samuel Johnson's Dictionary
   https://johnsonsdictionaryonline.com/views/search.php?term=attire
4. ^ Wikipedia
   https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Attire
5. ^ ChatGPT
   https://chat.openai.com
6. ^ Webster Dictionary
   https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/attire
7. ^ Chambers 20th Century Dictionary
   https://www.gutenberg.org/files/37683/37683-h/37683-h.htm#:~:text=attire