Definition and meaning of English word "clothing"
clothing
/ˈkləʊdɪŋ/
Meaning
NounAny of a wide variety of articles, usually made of fabrics, animal hair, animal skin, or some combination thereof, used to cover the human body for warmth, to preserve modesty, or for fashion.
How to use
The term 'clothing' is commonly used in everyday conversation and is suitable for both formal and informal contexts. A notable grammatical nuance is that 'clothing' is a mass noun, which means it is not typically used with the indefinite article 'a' or in the plural form. Learners should be cautious not to say 'a clothing' or 'clothings.'
🇬🇧 English
clothing
Example
The store sells clothing for all ages.
The clothing is very expensive.
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Common phrases
- clothing store— clothing store
- clothing industry— clothing industry
- clothing line— clothing line
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Frequency rank: #518 in English
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The English word "clothing" means "clothing" in English.
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