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36 words

Clothing & Appearance

36 words

/ˈæm.bɚ/ a hard, translucent yellow or brown fossil resin, often used in jewelry and sometimes containing preserved organisms Meaning Off Sound Off

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

/blaʊs/ a shirt or lightweight upper garment, especially one made for women or girls Meaning Off Sound Off

/ˈnuːdɪti/ the state of wearing no clothes; nakedness Meaning Off Sound Off

/əˈtaɪɚ/ clothing of a distinctive style or for a particular occasion Meaning Off Sound Off

/bɹoʊt͡ʃ/ an ornamental pin or clasp worn on clothing Meaning Off Sound Off

/ˈnaɪtˌɡaʊn/ a loose garment, especially a dresslike one, worn in bed Meaning Off Sound Off

/ˈtunɪk/ a loose garment for the torso, typically reaching from the shoulders to the hips or knees Meaning Off Sound Off

/ˈɡoʊldˌsmɪθ/ a craftsperson who makes, repairs, or sells objects made of gold, especially jewelry Meaning Off Sound Off

/ˈlɪ.və.ɹi/ Any distinctive identifying uniform worn by a group, such as the uniform worn by chauffeurs and male servants. Meaning Off Sound Off

/ˈbrɪtʃɪz/ short trousers fastened at or just below the knee, historically worn by men and now especially for riding Meaning Off Sound Off

/smɑk/ a loose garment worn over other clothes to protect them, traditionally by artists, workers, or farm laborers Meaning Off Sound Off

/ˈfaɪnəɹi/ showy, elegant, or elaborate clothes, jewellery, and ornaments Meaning Off Sound Off

/ˈkæsək/ a long, close-fitting garment worn by members of the clergy in some Christian traditions Meaning Off Sound Off

/ˈkloʊðzˌlaɪn/ a rope, cord, or wire from which washed clothes are hung to dry Meaning Off Sound Off

/ˈɹɑmpɚ/ A one-piece garment, often worn by young children at play. Meaning Off Sound Off

/ˈpætən/ historical: a wooden clog or raised overshoe worn to keep an ordinary shoe above wet or muddy ground Meaning Off Sound Off

/tɑːɡz/ informal, plural: clothes, especially clothes for a particular activity or occasion Meaning Off Sound Off

/ˈpɪnəˌfɔɹ/ a sleeveless, apron-like outer garment worn over other clothes, especially by a child Meaning Off Sound Off

/ˈwɪmpəl/ a cloth headdress covering the head, neck, and sides of the face, worn historically by women and still by some nuns Meaning Off Sound Off

/ˈɹeɪ.mənt/ Clothing, garments, dress, material. Meaning Off Sound Off

/ˈspæŋɡəl/ a small, flat, shiny ornament sewn onto clothing; a sequin Meaning Off Sound Off

/toʊk/ a close-fitting brimless hat, especially one worn by women Meaning Off Sound Off

/ˈfɑɹðɪŋɡeɪl/ a hooped framework or petticoat worn under a skirt, especially in the 16th and 17th centuries, to spread it outward Meaning Off Sound Off

/ˌdeɪkɑləˈtɑʒ/ the low neckline of a woman's garment Meaning Off Sound Off

/kɑˈkeɪd/ an ornament (such as a knot of ribbon or a rosette) usually worn on the hat Meaning Off Sound Off

/ˌpæntəˈluːn/ a close-fitting trouser or an old-fashioned garment covering the leg, usually used in the plural pantaloons Meaning Off Sound Off

/ˈbændˌbɑks/ a lightweight box, originally for neckbands and later especially for hats or other delicate clothing Meaning Off Sound Off

/ˈsɝːˌkoʊt/ historical: a loose sleeveless garment worn over armour, often displaying heraldic colours or arms Meaning Off Sound Off

/fɑɹd/ archaic or literary makeup or paint applied to the face Meaning Off Sound Off

/pəˈlis/ historical: a long outer cloak or coat worn by women or children, often trimmed or lined with fur Meaning Off Sound Off

/ˈɡæləsɪz/ chiefly US dialect, usually plural: straps worn over the shoulders to hold up trousers; suspenders or braces Meaning Off Sound Off

/ˈlæpɪt/ a small hanging fold, flap, or strip on a garment or headdress, often made of lace or muslin Meaning Off Sound Off

/ˈbrɛstˌpɪn/ dated: an ornamental pin worn on clothing at the chest, especially in a cravat or shirtfront Meaning Off Sound Off

/ˈɡeɪ.təɹ/ a protective covering worn over the ankle and lower leg, often extending over the top of a shoe Meaning Off Sound Off

/ˈdraɪˌɡʊdz/ historical and chiefly US: textiles, clothing, and related merchandise sold by a shop Meaning Off Sound Off