garment

gar-ment · noun

imported

Definitions

noun

  1. 1.

    An item of clothing; a piece of dress.

  2. 2.

    (in plural) Clothing in general; articles of dress collectively.

Forms

plural: garments

Phrases & expressions

  • •
    garment industry — the clothing manufacturing business
  • •
    garment bag — a bag for protecting clothing during travel
  • •
    garment district — an area known for clothing manufacturing
  • •
    ready-made garment — pre-manufactured clothing

Related words

See also: apparel, attire, clothing, dress
Synonyms: apparel, attire, clothing, dress

Etymology

From Old French garnement ("equipment, clothing"), from garnir ("to equip, furnish"). Related to garnish. The word entered English in the 14th century.