Garment

/ˈɡɑːrmənt/

Meaning & Definition

noun

An article of clothing.

She wore a beautiful garment to the formal event.

A piece of clothing, especially one that is elegant or fashionable.

The designer showcased a stunning garment at the fashion show.

A term used to refer collectively to various articles of clothing.

The store sells garments for all seasons.

A covering or layer for the body.

The warm garment protected him from the cold weather.

A term often used in the context of sewing and textiles.

She selected a high-quality garment fabric for her sewing project.

Middle English: from Old French 'garment', from 'garmer' meaning 'to dress'.

put on a garment

to dress oneself in a piece of clothing.

worn out garment

a piece of clothing that is old and tattered.

garment district

an area of a city that specializes in the manufacture or sale of clothing.

clothing

general term for items worn on the body.

apparel

another term for clothing, often used in commercial contexts.

attire

clothing of a particular kind, often formal.

threads

I just got some new threads for the party.

gear

Check out my new hiking gear!