clothing

clothing
noun
ADJECTIVE
▪ light
▪ heavy, warm
▪ baggy, loose, loose-fitting
▪ tailored, tight
▪ revealing, skimpy
▪ comfortable, sensible, suitable
▪ casual
▪ designer
▪ tattered, torn
▪ cast-off, second-hand, used, vintage
▪ summer, winter
▪ outdoor
▪ outer
▪ protective, waterproof
▪

Workers at the factory wear protective clothing.

▪ traditional (esp. AmE)
▪

She wore traditional Chinese clothing.

▪ civilian (esp. AmE)
▪ sports
… OF CLOTHING
▪ article, item, piece
▪ layer
▪ set (esp. AmE)
CLOTHING + NOUN
▪ business, company, factory (esp. BrE), firm (esp. BrE), industry, line (AmE), manufacturer, shop, store (esp. AmE), trade (esp. BrE)
PHRASES
▪ a change of clothing

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