Garments

'ɡɑːrmənts

nounBeginner📊CommonClothing
1 meaning3 questions

Definitions

1

Items of clothing; articles of dress.

'ɡɑːrmənts

nounneutralBeginner
Clothing

Items of clothing

She carefully folded the clean garments and put them in the drawer.

💡 Simply: Garments are the different types of clothes you wear, like shirts, pants, dresses, or even coats! They help keep you covered and sometimes they make you feel cool. Like, 'I need to pick out my favorite garments for picture day!'

👶 For kids: Clothes that people wear!

More Examples

2

The actor wore historical garments to portray a king.

3

The designer's latest collection featured innovative garments.

How It's Used

Fashion

"The fashion show displayed a collection of elegant garments."

Historical

"Archaeologists discovered ancient garments in the tomb."

Retail

"The store offers a wide selection of garments for all seasons."

Synonyms & Antonyms

From Old French *garnement*, derived from *garnir* (to equip, furnish), from Frankish *warnjan* (to provide, protect).

The word 'garments' has been used in the English language since the 13th century, often referring to articles of clothing worn by people.

Memory tip

Think of a wardrobe filled with garments to remember the concept of clothes.

Word Origin

LanguageOld French
Original meaning

"to equip, furnish"

Base: garment
formal garmentshistorical garmentsprotective garmentsevening garmentsfragile garments

Common misspellings

garmetsgarmentgarmints

Usage

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