Clothes · Nouns — English Vocabulary

a piece of clothing usually worn by men on the upper half of the body, typically with a collar and sleeves, and with buttons down the front

"His white shirt was stained with coffee."

"He spilled coffee on his white shirt right before an important business meeting with his boss."

a casual short-sleeved shirt with no collar, usually made of cotton

"I bought a new T-shirt."

"His T-shirt had a simple design and a bright color."

a piece of clothing often with a brim that we wear on our heads, for warmth, as a fashion item or as part of a uniform

"He wore a hat."

"She bought a summer hat for the trip."

a piece of cloth, often worn around the neck or head, which can be shaped in a square, rectangular, or triangular form

"She wore a warm wool scarf."

"She wrapped the wool scarf around her neck and tucked the ends into her coat for warmth."

item of clothing for our hands with a separate space for each finger

"He put on a glove to touch the hot pan."

"He lost one leather glove on the subway and threw the matching glove away in frustration."

women's underwear, sleepwear and light robes worn in bed

"She bought delicate lingerie at the boutique."

"The boutique sold expensive silk lingerie that made her feel confident and beautiful on her wedding night."

a long piece of clothing, made from the same material that towels are made of, worn after or before taking a shower or bath

"The bathrobe is soft."

"She put on her soft cotton bathrobe after getting out of the shower and wrapped her wet hair in a towel."

clothes that we wear under all the other pieces of clothing right on top of our skin

"He bought new underwear."

"He packed enough underwear and socks for his week long trip so that he would not have to do laundry at the hotel and could spend more time sightseeing instead."

a piece of underwear worn by women to cover and support their breasts

"She wore a white bra."

"She bought a bra that fit comfortably and gave good support."

(used plural) a long narrow band of cloth that is passed over the shoulders used to keep the pants from falling

"He wore suspenders instead of a belt."

"The jazz musician wore brightly colored suspenders that held up his loose fitting trousers."

a long, light coat, typically with a belt, made of water-resistant fabric that keeps us dry in the rain

"She put on her raincoat before going out in the storm."

"The yellow raincoat kept her dry during the sudden downpour but made her look like a fisherman."

two-piece swimsuit worn by women, especially in warmer climates or during beach vacations

"She wore a bikini."

"She wore a colorful bikini to the beach and applied sunscreen to avoid getting sunburned on her shoulders and back."

a piece of clothing worn for swimming, especially by women and girls

"She wore a swimsuit at the beach."

"My swimsuit dried quickly after swimming in the sea."

a type of jacket that is made of wool, usually has a knitted design, and its front could be closed with buttons or a zipper

"The cardigan is warm."

"He wore a warm cardigan over his shirt because the office air conditioning was too cold for his comfort."

a long and loose robe with wide sleeves that is fastened with a sash, originally worn on formal occasions in Japan

"She wore a silk kimono as a robe."

"She wore a silk kimono over her pajamas while drinking morning coffee and reading the newspaper."

a type of light jacket either worn with pants that do not match or as a uniform by the members of a union, school, club, etc.

"Blue blazer worn."

"He wore a smart blue blazer with matching trousers to the important job interview yesterday."

a sleeveless piece of clothing that is worn under a jacket and over a shirt

"The vest is light."

"The fisherman wore a bright orange safety vest so other boats could easily see him on the water in low light conditions."

stretchy pants that fit the legs closely, usually worn by women

"She wears black leggings."

"She wears comfortable black leggings when doing exercise every morning in the park."

a large piece of cloth with vibrant colors worn around the neck or head

"Colorful bandana tied."

"He tied a colorful bandana around his head to keep sweat away during exercise."

a backless sandal, usually made of rubber or plastic, with a V-shaped strap between the big toe and the one next to it

"She wears flip-flop."

"She wears colorful flip-flop on her feet when walking on the beach during summer."

a simple, sleeveless outer garment, worn over the body to provide warmth and protection from the elements

"The sudden rain made him glad he had a poncho."

"The wool poncho kept him warm and dry while allowing his arms to move freely for hiking."

shoes with tall and thin heels, usually worn by women

"She wore high heels to the wedding."

"Her high heels clicked loudly on the marble floor as she walked across the lobby."

a single garment that combines a top and bottom into a one-piece outfit, typically worn for comfort or as sleepwear

"The baby wore a soft cotton onesie."

"The adult sized onesie was fleece lined and covered in cartoon characters from her favorite childhood show."

a one-piece garment that combines a top and shorts or pants

"The baby wore a cute romper."

"The summer romper was lightweight and breezy perfect for hot days at the beach."

a loose overgarment without sleeves fastened at the neck

"The cloak kept him warm."

"He wore a dark cloak in the cold evening air."

a piece of clothing such as a sweatshirt or jacket that has a cover for the head

"He wore a warm hoodie."

"He wore a hoodie because the evening air was cold and windy."

a loose, long, and warm item of clothing with a stretchy waist worn casually or for exercising on the bottom part of our body, usually made of cotton

"He wore comfortable sweatpants on the flight."

"He wore gray sweatpants and a hoodie while working from home because no clients saw him on video calls."

a hip-length loose-fitting blouse that women wear with pants or a skirt

"She wore a long tunic over her leggings."

"The long tunic fell past her hips and paired well with leggings and boots for autumn."

a long coat worn in cold weather to keep the body warm

"He wore a long overcoat."

"He wore a heavy wool overcoat over his suit to stay warm during the cold winter commute."

a piece of clothing worn on the top part of our body that is made of cotton or wool, has long sleeves and a closed front

"The sweater is warm."

"She knitted a sweater for her brother during the winter."

pants made of denim, that is a type of strong cotton cloth, and is used for a casual style

"These jeans are too tight."

"She wears jeans almost every day because they are comfortable."

a piece of clothing for girls or women that fastens around the waist and hangs down around the legs

"She bought a blue skirt."

"The school uniform requires girls to wear a knee length blue skirt with a white blouse and a navy blue sweater during the colder months of the year."

a piece of clothing worn by girls and women that is made in one piece and covers the body down to the legs but has no separate part for each leg

"She wore a red dress."

"She wore a beautiful red dress to the wedding reception and received many compliments from the other guests about how nice she looked that evening."

a shirt for women, typically with a collar, buttons and sleeves

"The blouse is white."

"She bought a silk blouse for work."

a soft item of clothing we wear on our feet

"I lost a sock."

"Wear thick socks when the weather gets cold."

something that we wear to cover and protect our feet, generally made of strong materials like leather or plastic

"Put on your shoe."

"These shoes are new and very comfortable."

a light, soft shoe with a rubber sole, worn for sports or casual occasions

"He tied the laces on his sneaker and went for a run."

"The white sneakers were stained with mud after he walked through the wet grass."

a type of strong shoe that covers the foot and ankle and often the lower part of the leg

"He cleaned his boots."

"He put on his heavy work boots before going outside to shovel the snow because his regular shoes would have gotten wet and cold very quickly."

an open shoe that fastens the sole to one's foot with straps, particularly worn when the weather is warm

"The sandal is open."

"She wore comfortable leather sandals on the hot day because sneakers would make her feet sweat too much."

a type of soft flat hat with a visor, typically worn by men and boys

"He tipped his cap and smiled."

"He wore a baseball cap to shield his eyes from the sun while he worked in the garden."

a long and narrow item that you usually wear around your waist to hold your clothes in place or to decorate your outfit

"His belt is brown."

"He tightened his belt by one notch because he had lost some weight from exercising regularly and eating healthier foods for the past few months."

a long and narrow piece of fabric tied around the collar, particularly worn by men

"He wears a tie to work every day."

"He carefully adjusted the knot of his silk tie before the important business meeting."

a jacket with a pair of pants or a skirt that are made from the same cloth and should be worn together

"He wore a black suit."

"He wore his best suit to the job interview because he wanted to make a good impression on the hiring manager and show that he was professional and serious."

a loose jacket or shirt and pants worn in bed

"He put on his pajamas."

"The children changed into their warm pajamas and brushed their teeth before climbing into bed and asking their mother to read them a bedtime story."

a type of casual garment consisting of pants, a chest flap and straps over the shoulders, made of denim or other fabrics

"The farmer wore blue overalls."

"The painter wore denim overalls with many pockets for holding brushes rags and paint cans."

a piece of clothing that is tied around the waist which protects the front part of the body from stains, dirt, etc. when working

"The apron is dirty."

"The baker tied a white apron around his waist before kneading dough and shaping it into loaves for the oven."

an item of clothing that covers the lower half of our body, from our waist to our ankles, and covers each leg separately

"These pants fit well."

"He spilled coffee on his new pants during the morning commute and had to go to a clothing store near his office to buy a replacement pair before the meeting."

short pants that end either above or at the knees

"He put on shorts."

"For the casual summer picnic, he opted to wear comfortable shorts that allowed for easy movement."

a short item of clothing that we wear on the top part of our body, usually has sleeves and something in the front so we could close it

"Wear your jacket."

"She grabbed her light jacket before heading out into the cool evening air."

a piece of clothing with long sleeves, worn outdoors and over other clothes to keep warm or dry

"Put on your coat."

"He took off his coat after entering the warm room."