finery

noun

fin·​ery ˈfī-nə-rē How to pronounce finery (audio)
ˈfīn-rē
plural fineries
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: ornament, decoration
especially : dressy or showy clothing and jewels

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She was proud to show off her new evening finery. the guests arrived at the wedding in all their finery
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There’s no better way to add a jolt of prestige to an aspiring Oscar vehicle than the sight of its stars, bedecked in all their finery, arriving on the Lido by water taxi in the manner of conquering heroes. — Nate Jones, Vulture, 2 Sep. 2026 Head to Dells of the Wisconsin River State Natural Area for views of trees in their seasonal finery among numerous pines and set against Cambrian sandstone cliffs, canyons, and unique rock formations. — Jessica Puckett, Condé Nast Traveler, 2 Sep. 2026 Splurging on finery here even extends to exhausted parents — Makie also has designs for adults. — New York Times, 31 July 2026 While George favors blue suits over the gray ones that dominated a young William’s wardrobe, the royal relatives still look alike when they’re dressed in their formal finery. — Bailey Bujnosek, InStyle, 22 July 2026 See All Example Sentences for finery

Word History

Etymology

fine entry 1 + -ery

First Known Use

1647, in the meaning defined above

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The first known use of finery was in 1647

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“Finery.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/finery. Accessed 7 Sep. 2026.

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finery

noun
fin·​ery ˈfīn-(ə-)rē How to pronounce finery (audio)
plural fineries
: showy clothing and jewels
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