Clothing & Appearance

Clothes, style, grooming, and how people look.

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A1 (15)

/feːs/ The front part of your head, from your forehead to your chin. M S

/ˈheːɹ/ The mass of fine threads that grow on a person's head. M S

/wɛ(ə)ɹ/ To have clothes, jewellery, or other items on your body. M S

/kloʊ(ð)z/ Things you wear, such as shirts, trousers, and dresses. M S

/dɹɛs/ To put clothes on yourself or someone else. M S

/hæ̞ʔ/ A covering for the head, often with a brim. M S

/ʃɜɹt/ A piece of clothing worn on the upper body, usually with a collar, sleeves, and buttons. M S

/ˈkoʊ̯t/ A piece of clothing with long sleeves worn over other clothes to keep warm. M S

/ˈd͡ʒæk.ɪt/ A short coat, usually reaching to the waist or hips M S

/ˈʃu/ A covering for the foot, usually made of leather or another firm material, with a sole and heel. M S

/ˈdʒuːəlri/ Decorative items worn on the body, such as rings, necklaces, and bracelets, often made of precious metals and stones. M S

/skɚt/ a piece of clothing worn from the waist down, covering part of the legs M S

/ˈtɹaʊzɚz/ A piece of clothing that covers your body from the waist down, with a separate part for each leg. M S

/ˈhɛə(ɹ)kʌt/ The act of cutting someone's hair, usually by a professional. M S

/ˈeɪ.pɹən/ A piece of clothing worn over the front of your clothes to keep them clean, especially when cooking. M S

A2 (28) Pro

/sjuːt/ A set of matching clothes, usually a jacket with trousers or a skirt. M S

/ˈpænts/ A piece of clothing that covers the body from the waist down, with a separate part for each leg; trousers. M S

/ˈdɹɛst/ Past tense and past participle of dress; wearing clothes. M S

/ˈmɑ.dl̩/ A small copy of an object, often used to show how the real thing looks or works. M S

/ˈstaɪl/ A particular way of doing, making, or expressing something. M S

/ˈjunɪˌfɔɹm/ A set of special clothes worn by members of a group, such as students, police, or soldiers. M S

/ˈfæʃən/ The popular styles of clothing at a particular time, and the industry that creates them. M S

/bɛlt/ A strip of leather or cloth worn around the waist to hold up clothes or for decoration. M S

/kɹæʊ̯n/ A round decoration worn on the head by a king or queen, often made of gold and jewels. M S

/ˈklæs.ɪk/ Admired for a long time and recognized as one of the best of its kind. M S

/kɪt/ A set of items needed for a particular purpose, often kept together. M S

/ˈklæʊ̯n/ A performer with funny clothes, face paint, and a red nose who entertains people, often at a circus. M S

/ˈɡɹæni/ Your grandmother (informal). M S

/əˈpiɹ.əns/ The way that someone or something looks. M S

/ˈkloʊðɪŋ/ Things people wear to cover the body, taken as a whole. M S

/ɹæp/ A style of music in which words are spoken rhythmically over a beat. M S

/bɹɑː/ A piece of women's underwear worn to support the breasts. M S

/ɡlʌv/ A piece of clothing that covers the hand and fingers. M S

/sɑk/ A soft piece of clothing that covers your foot and ankle, worn inside a shoe. M S

/ˈbɑɹ.bɚ/ A person whose job is cutting men's hair and shaving or trimming beards. M S

/ˈhɪp.hɑp/ A style of popular music with a strong rhythm and spoken or rapped lyrics. M S

/ˈnæp.kɪn/ A piece of cloth or paper used at meals to wipe your mouth and hands and protect your clothes. M S

/ˈɪɹɪŋ/ A piece of jewellery that you wear on your ear. M S

/ˈtaɪts/ A close-fitting garment that covers the legs, hips, and feet, worn mainly by women and girls. M S

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B1 (35) Pro

/ˈneɪkɪd/ Not wearing any clothes; bare. M S

/ˈsænd/ Tiny loose grains of worn rock that form beaches and deserts. M S

/ˈkɑsˌt(j)um/ A set of clothes worn to look like someone or something else, often for fun. M S

/ˈʌndɚˌwɛɹ/ Clothes worn next to the skin, under your outer clothes. M S

/bɪɹd/ The hair that grows on a man's chin and cheeks. M S

/wɔɹn/ Damaged and shabby from being used a lot. M S

/ʃeɪv/ To cut hair very close to the skin, especially from the face, using a razor. M S

/ˈhɛlmɪt/ A hard hat worn to protect the head. M S

/ˈkɑ.ləɹ/ The part of a shirt, coat, or dress that fits around the neck. M S

/ˈɹeɪzɚ/ A sharp tool used to shave hair from the skin. M S

/ˈɡæʊ̯n/ A woman's long, formal dress, often worn on special occasions. M S

/ˈsliːv/ The part of a piece of clothing that covers the arm. M S

/ˈswɛti/ covered in sweat or smelling of sweat M S

/ʌnˈdɹɛs/ To take off your clothes. M S

/ˈd͡ʒʌmpɚ/ A knitted piece of clothing worn on the upper body for warmth; a sweater (British English). M S

/ˈʌndə(ɹ)ˌpænts/ A piece of underwear worn on the lower body, under your other clothes. M S

/blʌʃ/ To become red in the face from embarrassment or shyness. M S

/tɹɛnd/ A general direction in which something is changing or developing. M S

/ˈbɛɹfʊt/ wearing nothing on the feet M S

/ˈfæʃənəbl̩/ Following the current popular style; in fashion. M S

/ˈɡɑɹ.mənt/ A piece of clothing. M S

/ˈslɪpəɹ/ a soft, comfortable shoe that is easy to put on and is often worn indoors M S

/ˈswɛtʃəːt/ A loose, warm cotton top with long sleeves, often worn for sport or as casual clothing. M S

/ˈræp.ɚ/ paper, plastic, or another material folded around an object to cover or protect it M S

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B2 (38) Pro

/mask/ A covering for the face, used for protection or to hide who you are. M S

/ˈaʊtfɪt/ A set of clothes worn together, often for a special occasion. M S

[hʊ̈d] A part of a coat or jacket that covers your head. M S

/dɪsˈɡaɪz/ Clothes, makeup, or other things used to change your appearance and hide who you are. M S

/ˈɑksfɚd/ a low shoe laced over the instep M S

/səˈlɑn/ A place where people go to have their hair or beauty treatments done. M S

/ˈmʌˌstæʃ/ Hair that a man grows on his upper lip. M S

/ˌəʊ.vəˈɹɔːl/ Generally; when everything is considered. M S

/pəˈd͡ʒɑ.məz/ A loose set of clothes, usually a top and trousers, worn for sleeping. M S

/ˈvænəti/ Too much pride in your own appearance, abilities, or achievements. M S

/bɪˈki.ni/ A two-piece swimsuit worn by women. M S

/ˈpæn.ə.mɑː/ a lightweight brimmed hat traditionally woven from fine straw-like fibers M S

/ˈlɑkɪt/ a small ornamental pendant that opens to hold a photograph, lock of hair, or other keepsake M S

/ˈɛl.ɪ.ɡəns/ Graceful beauty and good taste in appearance, manners, or style. M S

/kəˈmoʊnoʊ/ a traditional Japanese robe with wide sleeves, a wrapped front, and a broad sash M S

/ˈmænɪkɪn/ a life-size model of the human body used to display or fit clothing M S

/tiˈɑɹə/ a jeweled ornamental headpiece worn on formal occasions M S

/ˈɔɹnəmənt/ An object used to decorate something and make it more attractive. M S

/ˈstaɪlɪst/ A person whose job is to cut and arrange people's hair. M S

/ˈbleɪ.zɚ/ a smart jacket resembling a suit jacket but not worn with matching trousers M S

/ˈbɑːrbɝˌʃɑːp/ A shop where men go to have their hair cut. M S

/ˈoʊvɚkoʊt/ A long, heavy coat worn over other clothes in cold weather. M S

/plæd/ a pattern of crossing horizontal and vertical bands in two or more colors, often resembling tartan M S

/klɑɡ/ To block something, or to become blocked. M S

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C1 (44) Pro

/ˈd͡ʒɝzi/ A shirt worn by a member of a sports team, often showing the player's name and number. M S

/ˈfeɪ.ʃəl/ Relating to or affecting the face. M S

/ˈkloʊk/ A long, loose outer garment worn over the shoulders, often with a hood. M S

/ruːʒ/ a red or pink cosmetic applied to the cheeks; blusher M S

/ˈɡlæmɚ/ a special quality of beauty, excitement, or charm that attracts admiration M S

/fɛz/ a brimless felt hat shaped like a short cone, typically red and often fitted with a tassel M S

/ˌʌn.dɚˈmaɪn/ To gradually weaken or damage something. M S

/ˈbɪɹdəd/ Having a beard; with hair growing on the chin and cheeks. M S

/θɔŋ/ a narrow strip of leather or another flexible material, especially one used as a fastening M S

/ˌsɪ.lʊˈwɛt/ The dark shape and outline of someone or something seen against a lighter background. M S

/ˈoʊvəɹɔːlz/ Loose trousers with a bib and shoulder straps, often worn for work. M S

/ˈkɔrsɪt/ a close-fitting, often stiffened undergarment worn to support or shape the torso and waist M S

/pleɪt/ chiefly British: to braid hair, cord, or another flexible material by crossing strands over one another M S

/ˈɡɑrtɚ/ a band worn around the leg to hold up a sock or stocking M S

/dʌdz/ informal, plural: clothes, especially ordinary, rough, or distinctive clothes M S

/ˈvaɪ.zɚ/ a movable part of a helmet that covers and protects the face M S

/ˈpɛ.dɪ.kjʊɹ/ A beauty treatment for the feet and toenails. M S

/ˈpɛt.ɪ.koʊt/ a light undergarment worn beneath a dress or skirt M S

/səmˈbɹɛɹ.oʊ/ in English, a broad-brimmed hat of a type associated especially with Mexico and the southwestern United States M S

/ˈtræpɪŋz/ the outward signs, accessories, or equipment associated with a role, rank, or activity M S

/ˈhɛd.ɡɪr/ anything worn on the head, such as a hat, helmet, hood, or ceremonial covering M S

/ˈvɪz.ɪd͡ʒ/ the appearance conveyed by a person's face M S

/ˈkɔːdɹɔɪ/ a durable cotton fabric with raised parallel ribs running along its surface M S

aesthetically C1

/ɛsˈθɛtɪkli/ In a way that relates to beauty or is pleasing to the senses. M S

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C2 (111) Pro

/ˈspɛnsɚ/ A short, close-fitting jacket primarily worn by women and children in the early 19th century. M S

/blaʊs/ a shirt or lightweight upper garment, especially one made for women or girls M S

/ˈdʌŋ/ fertilize or dress with dung M S

/ˈmɝsɚ/ historical: a merchant who dealt in textiles, especially silk and other fine cloth M S

/pɹoʊn/ Likely to do or suffer something, especially something bad. M S

/ˈtɑːpləs/ having the chest or breasts uncovered M S

/ˈnuːdɪti/ the state of wearing no clothes; nakedness M S

/kaʊl/ a large loose hood, especially one attached to a monk's robe M S

/əˈtaɪɚ/ clothing of a distinctive style or for a particular occasion M S

/bɹoʊt͡ʃ/ an ornamental pin or clasp worn on clothing M S

/kɑːzˈmɛtɪk/ a preparation applied to the body, especially the face or hair, to clean it or improve its appearance M S

/ˈnaɪtˌɡaʊn/ a loose garment, especially a dresslike one, worn in bed M S

/ˈboʊ.ə/ a long decorative scarf made of feathers, fur, or a similar fluffy material M S

/spɹuːs/ dress and groom with particular care, as for a special occasion M S

/ˈtɝ.bən/ a head covering made by winding a long piece of cloth around the head, worn especially in several South Asian and religious traditions M S

/ˈbæθˌɹoʊb/ a loose robe, often made of absorbent cloth, worn before or after bathing or while relaxing at home M S

/mʌf/ a tube of fur or warm fabric into which both hands are placed for warmth M S

/ˈhɛnə/ a reddish-brown dye made from the powdered leaves of the henna plant, used to color hair or decorate skin M S

/ˈbrɪtʃɪz/ informal or dialectal: trousers; especially breeches M S

/siːm/ a line where two pieces of cloth, leather, or similar material are joined, usually by sewing M S

/ˈpɑntʃoʊ/ a cloak made from a single piece of fabric with an opening for the head, traditionally worn in South America M S

/ˈtunɪk/ a loose garment for the torso, typically reaching from the shoulders to the hips or knees M S

/dɹeɪp/ the manner in which fabric hangs or falls M S

/trɪɡ/ dated or dialectal: neat, trim, and smart in appearance M S

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C2+ (86) Pro

/kɹəˈvæt/ a broad band or scarf worn around the neck M S

/ˈtraʊ.zɚ.ɪŋ/ cloth suitable for making trousers, especially material sold or discussed for that purpose M S

/əˈkuːtɚd/ Dressed; clothed. M S

/ˈwɑtʃˌɡɑrd/ historical: a chain, cord, or ribbon securing a pocket watch to its wearer's clothing M S

heavy-lidded C2+

/ˌhɛv.iˈlɪd.ɪd/ having eyelids that appear unusually heavy, partly closed, or drooping M S

/dɛnˈtɛl/ lace or lacework, especially as an article of dress M S

blackavised C2+

/ˈblækəˌvaɪzd/ archaic: dark-complexioned or swarthy in appearance M S

/ˈsteɪˌleɪs/ a lace used to fasten a pair of stays or a corset M S

/tʃeɪst/ abstaining from illicit sexual conduct; pure or restrained in style M S

/əˈpærəl/ clothing or attire; to clothe or adorn M S

/kloʊð/ to provide with or dress in garments M S

/ˈdændi/ a man overly concerned with elegant dress; excellent M S

/kæɡ/ British informal, a lightweight waterproof jacket; a cagoule M S

/ˈdæpɚ/ neat and trim in dress and appearance M S

/freɪ/ a noisy quarrel or fight; to wear or unravel at the edges M S

/bɪˈdaɪzən/ to dress or adorn gaudily and showily M S

/dɪˈspɔɪl/ to plunder or strip of possessions, valuables, or beauty by force M S

exhaustedness C2+

/ɪɡˈzɔstɪdnəs/ the state of being completely worn out or drained of energy M S

/fʌz/ a mass of fine, fluffy fibers or hair; to make blurred M S

/ɪnˈɛlɪɡənt/ lacking grace, refinement, or style M S

/ˈnæpi/ a baby's diaper; or (of hair) tightly curled and frizzy M S

/ˈnætʃərəˌlɪzəm/ a style or doctrine depicting things as they really are in nature M S

nonuniformity C2+

/ˌnɑnˌjunɪˈfɔrmɪti/ the state of not being uniform or consistent throughout M S

philosophic C2+

/ˌfɪləˈsɑfɪk/ relating to philosophy; calm and rational in the face of difficulty M S

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