garb 1 of 2

noun

ˈgärb How to pronounce garb (audio)
Definition of garbnext
1
as in costume
clothing chosen as appropriate for a specific situation decided to clothe himself in traditional Scottish garb for the celebration

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2
as in look
the outward form of someone or something especially as indicative of a quality a fable about personal redemption presented in the garb of a conventional horror story

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garb

2 of 2

verb

as in to clothe
to outfit with clothes and especially fine or special clothes firefighters garbed in protective gear

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Recent Examples of garb
Noun
Svelte white waitresses in generic Asian garb swirled around us. — Karan Mahajan, New Yorker, 8 Aug. 2026 Julian took advantage of the whole experience and donned the helmet and flack jacket, while Alina was happier posing in her civilian garb for pictures. — Michelle L. Quinn, Chicago Tribune, 5 Aug. 2026
Verb
Her father's New Year’s greeting card for 2023 showed King Maha Vajiralongkorn and Queen Suthida garbed in somber black, which many Thais saw as confirmation of the gravity of her condition. — ABC News, 11 June 2026 Many of Furgeson’s subjects were displeased by his haughty musings, which would seem less out of place if he was garbed in a royal mantle and wielding a golden scepter. — Frank Landymore, Futurism, 4 June 2026 See All Example Sentences for garb
Recent Examples of Synonyms for garb
  1. costume
  2. look
  3. clothe
  4. attire
  5. attitude
  6. dress
  7. manner
  8. apparel
Noun
  • Katy Rudd is set to direct with set and costume designs by Tony-winning Rob Howell (Matilda the Musical) and choreography from Ellen Kane.
    — Lily Ford, HollywoodReporter, 27 Aug. 2026
  • One of those people is costume designer Debra McGuire, who recently shared the intimate details of her brief collaboration with Parton in the 1990s.
    — Michelle Lee, PEOPLE, 27 Aug. 2026
Definition of costume
Noun
  • When model Tricia Helfer came in for a touch-up before an introductory visit to her boyfriend’s parents, Johns toned down her bright blonde chunks to play up her naturally innocent looks.
    — Vanessa Friedman, Vogue, 1 Sep. 2026
  • Jennifer Aniston has worn a nearly identical look, and Anne Hathaway wore the same in pinstripes.
    — Shea Simmons, PEOPLE, 1 Sep. 2026
Definition of look
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
Noun
  • Before Gus could take on that role, Bell first had to find a dog with the right attitude for the job.
    — Lauren Paige Richeson, USA Today, 28 Aug. 2026
  • In a sport like golf, where grinders like Clark are revered, that sort of head-down, do-the-work attitude may be what ends up appealing to fans.
    — Kyle Feldscher, CNN Money, 27 Aug. 2026
Definition of attitude
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
Noun
  • And despite her background, the Norwegian people found much to like about this statuesque blond woman with striking eyes and a ready smile, a down-to-earth manner and an undisguised love for Haakon.
    — Jan M. Olsen, Los Angeles Times, 28 Aug. 2026
  • The cause of death was a gunshot wound, and the manner of death was ruled a homicide.
    — Jeanine Santucci, USA Today, 28 Aug. 2026
Definition of manner
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
Definition of apparel

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“Garb.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/garb. Accessed 2 Sep. 2026.

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