clothes

clothes · noun

imported

Definitions

noun

  1. 1.

    Items worn to cover the body.

  2. 2.

    Garments collectively.

Phrases & expressions

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    change of clothes — a fresh set of garments
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    plain clothes — ordinary civilian clothing
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    clothes horse — a frame for drying clothes; a fashion-conscious person
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    clothes make the man — appearance matters
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    emperor's new clothes — pretense that everyone accepts

Related words

See also: clothing, dress, garment, wear
Synonyms: apparel, attire, clothing, garments

Etymology

From Old English "claþas," plural of "claþ" meaning cloth or piece of fabric.