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Definition of clothes - Reverso English Dictionary
Noun, plural
1.
apparelitems worn to cover the body
- She bought new clothes for the party.
2.
fashionspecific outfits for occasions or purposes
- He packed his sports clothes for the trip..
3.
clothingRare UK laundry items hung to dryRare UK
- The clothes on the line dried quickly.
Images of clothes
items worn to cover the body 
specific outfits for occasions or purposes 
laundry items hung to dry
Expressions with clothes
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frame for hanging clothes to dry or air
She hung her laundry on the clothes horse in the backyard..
clothes made in standard sizes for sale
She prefers off-the-peg clothes for their convenience.
cannot judge person accurately by appearance or clothing
Clothes don't make the man, so look beyond his suit.
purchase ready-made clothes from a store
She decided to buy clothes off-the-peg for the event.
dressing well can lead to success
She got the job because she knows that clothes make the man.
situation where people ignore an obvious problem or flaw
It was an emperor's new clothes situation at the meeting.
leader exposed as incompetent or foolish
The CEO was an emperor with no clothes after the scandal.
remove clothes quickly and casually
After work, he shucked off his clothes and relaxed.
take off clothes quickly or easily
He shucked his clothes and jumped in the pool.
clothing designed for infants
She bought baby clothes for her newborn.
extra set of clothes for changing
She packed a change of clothes for the trip.
bag used to store clothes
He kept his winter clothes in a clothes bag in the attic.
container for holding clothes, especially for laundry
She filled the clothes basket with dirty shirts and pants..
cabinet or small room for storing clothing
She hung her new dress in the clothes closet..
person who creates clothing designs
The clothes designer launched a new collection this spring.
machine that dries clothes after washing
I put the wet clothes in the clothes drier.
electrical appliance for drying clothes with heat
I bought a new clothes dryer for the laundry room.
container for holding dirty or wet clothes
She tossed her socks into the clothes hamper.
hand-held device with heated base for smoothing clothes
She used a clothes iron to press her shirt.
furniture piece with horizontal rungs for hanging clothes
She placed her wet coat on the clothes rack.
store selling various types of clothing
I bought a new jacket from the clothes shop.
upright furniture for hanging clothes
She placed her coat on the clothes stand.
expensive fashionable garments made by well known fashion labels or designers
She saved money for months to buy designer clothes.
formal or semi-formal clothing worn for special occasions
He wore his best dress clothes to the wedding.
Origin of clothes
Old English, clāthas (cloth)
Terms with clothes included in their meaning
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clothing
small disc for fastening clothes
clothing
put clothes on oneself or another
routine or event
put on clothes for daily life or special occasions
fashion
wear clothes of a particular style
clothed
wearing clothes, not naked
textile
cloth or fabric used for making clothes
clothes
item labeled size S
measurement
size category for items like clothes
clothing
set of clothes made from the same fabric
travel storage
portable case for carrying clothes and belongings
travel preparation
put clothes and things into bags for a trip
enhance appearance
put on special clothes to appear particularly appealing and attractive
bedroom furniture
furniture with drawers for storing clothes
clothing
room for changing clothes
appliance
machine that removes moisture from clothes or hair
clothing
put clothes or items on a hook or hanger
wearing
wear clothes or accessories
jobs
wearing the official clothes for a job or group
clothing
wearing the official clothes of a job or group
clothing
store selling men's clothes and accessories
clothesline
small device for fastening clothes to a line
clothing
make clothes lower on the body
craft
make clothes by joining fabric pieces
craft
related to the activity of making clothes
Examples of clothes in a sentence
She packed her clothes for the vacation. She bought new clothes for the wedding. His winter clothes were packed away. She folded the clothes after they dried. The clothes smelled fresh after being outside.
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- French:vêtements, linge, ...
- German:Kleidung, spezielle Kleidung, ...
- Italian:vestiti, abbigliamento, ...
- Spanish:ropa, atuendo, ...
- Portuguese:roupa, roupas, ...
- Chinese:衣服, 特定场合的服装, ...
- Japanese:服, スポーツウェア, ...
- Arabic:مَلابِس, غَسِيل, ...
- Hebrew:בְּגָדִים, כְּבִיסָה, ...
- Russian:одежда, одежда для особых случаев, ...
- Ukrainian:одяг, одяг для особливих випадків, ...
- Hindi:कपड़े, खेल के कपड़े, ...
Definition of clothe - Reverso English Dictionary
Verb
1.
providing clothesprovide someone with clothes to wear
- The charity helps clothe the homeless.
2.
figurative coveringDated cover or invest as if with a garmentDated
- The city was clothed in fog.
Expressions with clothe
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adorn with great honor or admiration
The hero was clothed in glory after the battle.
Origin of clothe
Old English, clāþian (to clothe)
Examples of clothe in a sentence
The organization aims to clothe disaster victims. The landscape was clothed in autumn colors. The truth was clothed in mystery.
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- French:vêtir, couvrir, ...
- German:einkleiden, hüllen, ...
- Italian:vestire, avvolgere, ...
- Spanish:vestir, cubrir, ...
- Portuguese:vestir, cobrir, ...
- Chinese:给...提供衣服, 笼罩, ...
- Japanese:提供する, 包む, ...
- Arabic:كَسَا, غَشَّى, ...
- Hebrew:לְהַלְבִּישׁ, לְהִתְכַּסּוֹת, ...
- Russian:одевать, окутывать, ...
- Ukrainian:одягати, покривати, ...
- Hindi:कपड़े उपलब्ध कराना, ढकना, ...
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