apparel 1 of 2

noun

ə-ˈper-əl How to pronounce apparel (audio)
Definition of apparelnext
as in clothing
covering for the human body a sale on summer apparel for women

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verb

as in to clothe
to outfit with clothes and especially fine or special clothes a designer who regularly apparels several of the presenters at the Oscar ceremonies

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Recent Examples of apparel
Noun
Below, shop a wide assortment of goods to represent your team, including men's and women's apparel, home goods, shoes and accessories. — ABC News, 28 Aug. 2026 Fallout continued Thursday for content creator and apparel brand Good Good Golf over an ad that was supposed to promote a new Callaway driver but ended up being criticized for portraying violence against women. — Chuck Schilken, Los Angeles Times, 27 Aug. 2026
Verb
Cole Haan is turning its sights to apparel. — Jean E. Palmieri, Footwear News, 8 June 2026 On top of everyday savings, the warehouse club also offers members additional monthly savings on top products—everything from grocery items to apparel. — Kait Hanson, Southern Living, 3 Oct. 2025 See All Example Sentences for apparel
Recent Examples of Synonyms for apparel
  1. clothing
  2. clothe
  3. attire
  4. dress
  5. costume
  6. gown
Noun
  • Other secret variants included simplified, unsharpened ones to be dropped to resistance fighters that would hide their origin, as well as special small versions or ones with rings in the handle so they could be sewn into clothing or boots.
    — David Szondy August 30, New Atlas, 30 Aug. 2026
  • Few people want to invest in pricier clothing, bespoke interior design services, or luxury furnishings without ever talking with a live person.
    — John Hall, Forbes.com, 30 Aug. 2026
Definition of clothing
Verb
  • The resulting low-slung structure is clad in understated materials, with a sloping bronze-colored roof, stone chimney, expansive glazing, and teak siding.
    — David Foxley, Architectural Digest, 27 Aug. 2026
  • The Petite Pelican is based on a double-axle trailer and is clad in white board-and-batten siding, with a metal roof.
    — New Atlas, New Atlas, 26 Aug. 2026
Definition of clothe
Noun
  • All the guests at Bozoma Saint-John Watson's wedding to Keely Watson were asked to wear authentic Kente cloth attire.
    — Rebecca Suhrawardi, Forbes.com, 29 Aug. 2026
  • The image of him, his attire a blasphemous betrayal of the wholesome fun a clown costume promises, and with vibrant, colorful balloons in his hand, lingers in our minds for a long time.
    — Literary Hub, Literary Hub, 28 Aug. 2026
Definition of attire
Verb
  • As skirts got shorter and the Jazz Age changed how women dressed, women wanted to show off their feet and looked for secure shoes for dancing.
    — Karla Rodriguez, Footwear News, 27 Aug. 2026
  • Perfect for those windy or rainy days where getting dressed seems impossible.
    — Christian Allaire, Vogue, 27 Aug. 2026
Definition of dress
Verb
  • The night also saw modern iterations of court costumes from the 17th and 18th centuries.
    — R. Daniel Foster, Forbes.com, 4 Aug. 2026
  • Sessa is an attractive young man with Tony's impossibly lean physique, who looks good in every single piece of 1975-era costuming.
    — Laurie Woolever, Bon Appetit Magazine, 3 Aug. 2026
Definition of costume
Verb
  • Kidman posed with co-star Sandra Bullock, who wowed in a leopard print Givenchy gown with a thigh-high slit framed by a sculptural bow.
    — Lara Walsh, InStyle, 26 Aug. 2026
  • To mark the start of her sold-out, four-night run at New York City’s Madison Square Garden this past weekend, Dean debuted a fresh take on classic glamour with a glimmering chainmail halter gown by Ralph Lauren.
    — Bianca Betancourt, CNN Money, 20 Aug. 2026
Definition of gown

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