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noun

Definition of attirenext
as in clothing
covering for the human body needed some snazzy attire for the job interview

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verb

ə-ˈtī(-ə)r How to pronounce attire (audio)
as in to dress
to outfit with clothes and especially fine or special clothes men attired in tuxedos for the awards banquet

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Recent Examples of attire
Noun
Following the private vow renewal, their attire was displayed at Dolly’s Chasing Rainbows Museum at Dollywood, per her website. — Bailey Bujnosek, InStyle, 25 Aug. 2026 Only 9% of survey respondents said passengers should don more professional attire. — Megan Cerullo, CBS News, 25 Aug. 2026
Verb
They were identically attired, in a dark suit and dark glasses. — Alexandra Petri, The Atlantic, 13 Feb. 2026 Photos from airports reviewed by USA TODAY from the USA TODAY Network, Reuters and Getty Images taken during the holiday travel season showed that flyers were largely attired in outfits ranging from casual to business casual. — James Powel, USA Today, 30 Dec. 2025 See All Example Sentences for attire
Recent Examples of Synonyms for attire
  1. clothing
  2. dress
  3. apparel
  4. clothe
  5. wear
  6. costume
  7. 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
  • At this point, the two begin (deep sigh) performing lines from Romeo and Juliet while dressed as the title characters.
    — Louis Peitzman, Vulture, 3 Sep. 2026
  • He was also dressed as his idol, a true-to-life cosplay that his father, Steve, said he's done for three consecutive Halloweens.
    — Brian Bull, NPR, 3 Sep. 2026
Definition of dress
Noun
  • A week ago, Good Good Golf’s hats and apparel lined shelves at retail locations across the country.
    — Rick Maese, Washington Post, 28 Aug. 2026
  • Many apparel retailers have seen sales growth this year, but some of that is thanks to broader inflation.
    — Phil Wahba, Fortune, 28 Aug. 2026
Definition of apparel
Verb
  • Her characters appears to startle Jeanie in one photo, clad in a chic black and gold ensemble.
    — Erin Jensen, USA Today, 2 Sep. 2026
  • Inside, the walls are clad in knotty pine, exuding a subtle, earthy aroma.
    — Brian Cicioni, Travel + Leisure, 1 Sep. 2026
Definition of clothe
Noun
  • If wear occurs, technicians simply replace the modular protector rather than the entire cable carrier assembly.
    — IEEE Spectrum, IEEE Spectrum, 3 Sep. 2026
  • The non-comedogenic formula combines peptides and tamanu oil to support hydration, while kaolin clay helps absorb excess oil and improve wear.
    — Conçetta Ciarlo, Vogue, 3 Sep. 2026
Definition of wear
Verb
  • Sergio and Liz were both members of the 501st Legion, a charity and costuming group celebrating Star Wars.
    — Curran Rastogi, ABC News, 31 Aug. 2026
  • The night also saw modern iterations of court costumes from the 17th and 18th centuries.
    — R. Daniel Foster, Forbes.com, 4 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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