Topic: CLOTHES
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anorak
arm
ascot
Babygro
balaclava
bandanna
baseball cap
basque
bathing cap
bathing costume
bathing suit
bathing trunks
bathrobe
bath towel
beachwear
beading
beanie
bearskin
bell-bottoms
belt
belted
beret
bespoke
bib
bikini
black-tie
blazer
blouse
blue jeans
boa
bobble
bobble hat
bobby socks
bodice
body
body stocking
body suit
boiler suit
bolero
bolo tie
bomber jacket
bonnet
boob tube
boot
bootee
bootlace
bottom
boxer shorts
bra
braid
brassiere
breeches
britches
brogue
Burberry
business suit
bustle
caftan
cagoule
camiknickers
camisole
cap
cape
cardigan
care label
carpet slipper
cassock
cast-offs
casual
cat suit
chemise
chinos
chinstrap
cloak
cloche
clog
cloth cap
coat
coattails
cocked hat
cony
coonskin
cope
corset
court shoe
couture
cowboy hat
cowl
cowl neck
crew neck
crinoline
cuff
culottes
cummerbund
cut
deck shoe
deerstalker
delicates
derby
dicky
dinner jacket
dog collar
donkey jacket
double-breasted
doublet
drainpipe trousers
drawstring
dress
dressing gown
dress shirt
dress uniform
drip-dry
dry-clean
dry cleaner's
duffel coat
dungarees
duster
earmuffs
elbow
ensemble
espadrille
evening dress
falsies
fashion
fashion show
fastener
feather boa
feathered
fez
fishnet stockings
fitting
fitting room
flannel
flannelette
flat
flat cap
fleece
flip-flops
flipper
floor-length
flounce
flounced
fly
footwear
formal
fox
fray
frilly
frock
frock coat
full
full dress
fur
fuzz
gabardine
gaiter
galoshes
garment
garter
garter belt
gather(v)
gather(n)
gathering
gauntlet
gear
getup
girdle
glove
gloved
gown
greatcoat
G-string
gumboot
gusset
gym shoe
gymslip
haberdasher
haberdashery
halter
hand-me-down
hanger
hankie
hard-wearing
hat
hatpin
hatter
headband
headdress
headscarf
hem(n)
hem(v)
hemline
hip pocket
hobnailed
homburg
hooded
hook and eye
hose
hosiery
hot pants
housecoat
informal
insole
instep
iron(n)
iron(v)
ironing
jackboot
jacket
jammies
jeans
jerkin
jersey
Jockey shorts
jockstrap
jodhpurs
jogging suit
jumper
jumpsuit
kaftan
kerchief
khakis
kilt
kimono
knee breeches
knickerbockers
knickers
lace
lace-up
lapel
leg
leggings
leotard
linen
loafer
loincloth
long
long johns
lounge suit
low
low-cut
Lycra
mac
mackintosh
mantle
masquerade
matinée jacket
menswear
milliner
millinery
mini
miniskirt
mink
mitt
mitten
mob cap
moccasin
moleskin
monogram
moon boot
morning coat
morning dress
morning suit
mourning
muff
muffler
mukluks
mule
muu-muu
name-tape
national costume
national dress
neck
neckerchief
necktie
negligee
nightcap
nightclothes
nightdress
nightgown
nightie
nightshirt
nightwear
non-iron
off-the-peg
oilskin
one-piece
open
open-necked
outerwear
outfitter
outsize
overall
overcoat
overdressed
overshoe
oxford
padded
panama hat
panel
pantaloons
panties
pants
pantyhose
parka
patch(n)
patch(v)
patent leather
peak
pencil skirt
petticoat
pillbox
pinafore
pinny
pith helmet
pj's
plimsoll
plus fours
polo neck
polo shirt
poncho
pre-shrunk
pull-on
pullover
puttee
pyjamas
raglan
raincoat
rainproof
ready-to-wear
regalia
revealing
robe
robed
rubber boot
ruff
ruffle
run(v)
run(n)
sable
saddle shoe
sailor suit
sandal
sari
sarong
sartorial
sash
satchel
scarf
school tie
scoop neck
seamed
seamless
separates
shawl
shell suit
shirt
shirtfront
shirt tail
shoe
shoehorn
shoelace
shoemaker
shoestring
shoulder
shoulder strap
showerproof
singlet
skin-tight
skirt
skull cap
slicker
slingback
slip
slip-ons
slipper
smock
smoking jacket
smuggling
snap
snappy
sneaker
snowshoe
snug
sock
sole(n)
sole(v)
sombrero
sou'wester
sox
sporran
sport coat
sport jacket
sports coat
sport shirt
sports jacket
sports shirt
sporty
stay
Stetson
stiletto
stocking
stole
stone-washed
straitjacket
strip
stud
suit
sundress
sun hat
surplice
suspender belt
sweatband
sweater
sweatpants
sweatshirt
sweat suit
swimming costume
swimming trunks
swimsuit
swimwear
tailcoat
tank top
tee shirt
ten-gallon hat
Terylene
thermal
thong
three-piece suit
tights
toga
top
topcoat
topee
top hat
topi
topper
tracksuit
train
trench coat
trilby
trousers
trouser suit
T-shirt
tube top
tuck(v)
tuck(n)
tunic
turban
turtleneck
tutu
tuxedo
tweed
twinset
two-piece
underclothes
underdressed
undergarment
underpants
undershirt
underwear
undies
uniform
uniformed
union suit
upper
veil
velour
velvet
visor
voluminous
waist
waistband
waistcoat
waistline
wardrobe
washing
waterproof
wear
wedding dress
wellie
wellington
welly
wet-look
wet suit
wimple
wind breaker
wing collar
wingtip
wool
woollen
woollens
woolly(a)
woolly(n)
worsted
wrap
wrap-around
wrinkle
wristband
Y-fronts
yoke
zoot suit
| Language: | Old English |
| Origin: | clathas, plural of clath; CLOTH |
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clothes S2 W2
[plural]
[plural]
I enjoy shopping for new clothes. change your clothes/change into clean/dry etc clothes
The kids ran upstairs to change into dry clothes.
The kids ran upstairs to change into dry clothes.
a clothes shop➔ a change of clothes
at change2 (6); ➔ designer clothes
at designer2, plain-clothesWORD CHOICE: 
clothes, clothing, garment, clothclothes are things that you wear, for example shirts and dresses • I need some new clothes. • Do you ever wear your sister's clothes?!! clothes is always plural and has no singular form • He was wearing nice clothes (NOT a nice clothe/clothes). Use clothing to talk about a particular type of clothes or when talking about making or selling clothes • Special protective clothing is worn. • a clothing manufacturer!! This word is not used much in ordinary spoken language • I went shopping for summer clothes (NOT clothing). In formal English, you can use garment or piece/item/article of clothing to refer to one thing you wear • a long velvet garment • a discarded article of clothing But it is more usual to name the particular thing you mean • He was wearing a long coat (NOT long garment).Cloth is the material that clothes are made from • a suit made from fine woollen cloth

clothes, clothing, garment, clothclothes are things that you wear, for example shirts and dresses • I need some new clothes. • Do you ever wear your sister's clothes?!! clothes is always plural and has no singular form • He was wearing nice clothes (NOT a nice clothe/clothes). Use clothing to talk about a particular type of clothes or when talking about making or selling clothes • Special protective clothing is worn. • a clothing manufacturer!! This word is not used much in ordinary spoken language • I went shopping for summer clothes (NOT clothing). In formal English, you can use garment or piece/item/article of clothing to refer to one thing you wear • a long velvet garment • a discarded article of clothing But it is more usual to name the particular thing you mean • He was wearing a long coat (NOT long garment).Cloth is the material that clothes are made from • a suit made from fine woollen cloth