clothing
UK: ˈkləʊðɪŋ | US: ˈkloʊðɪŋ
n. Garments collectively; items worn to cover the body.
n. The act or process of providing garments.
clothing = cloth<fabric> + ing<noun suffix denoting material/action>
- cloth: From Old English clāþ (fabric, woven material), related to Germanic klaiþaz. Originally referred to woven textiles.
- ing: A suffix forming nouns, often indicating material (e.g., "flooring") or action (e.g., "running").
Etymology Origin:
The word traces back to Old English clāþing, combining clāþ (fabric) with -ing to denote "material made of cloth" or "the act of covering with cloth." Over time, it generalized to mean garments collectively. The logic reflects the transition from raw fabric (cloth) to finished products (clothing).
She donated her old clothing to charity.
The store specializes in winter clothing.
Proper clothing is essential for hiking in cold weather.
The factory produces high-quality clothing for athletes.
Traditional clothing varies widely across cultures.