apparel
English meaning: Apparel
Definition
Clothing.
Example
“The shop sells children's apparel at discounted prices.”
Another example: “The knight was appareled in fine silk and gleaming armour.”
Usage — When, Where & How
A formal or commercial noun for clothing, common in retail, fashion and business writing ('men's apparel', 'sports apparel') rather than casual conversation, where 'clothes' is preferred. The literary verb 'to apparel' (to clothe) is archaic.
Etymology & Origin
English — Origin & History
From Old French 'apareil' (preparation, equipment), from 'apareillier' (to make ready), based on Latin 'parare' (to prepare), entering English in the 14th century.
Synonyms
Antonyms / Opposites
- strip
- disrobe
- undress
- discase
- strip down
- unclothe
- uncase
Related Words
- outerwear
- footwear
- sportswear
- accessories
- adidas
- reebok
- denim
- merchandising
- lingerie
- nike
Common Collocations
- men's apparel
- sports apparel
- women's apparel
- apparel store
- athletic apparel
- apparel industry
Word Forms
apparel (n & v); apparelled / appareled; apparelling
Word Tools
Literary Heritage
“To thine own self be true, and it must follow, as the night the day, thou canst not then be false to any man.”
/To thine own self be true/
“Be honest with yourself — and as naturally as night follows day, you will be unable to be false to others.”
“I'm nobody! Who are you? Are you nobody, too?”
/I'm nobody! Who are you?/
“I am nobody — and that quiet anonymity is more honest than the noise of public fame.”
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Language information
- Language
- English
- English
- Script
- Latin
- Family
- Indo-European
- Speakers
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