attire
Translation
attire, clothing, dress
Examples
The dress code requires formal attire.
The dress code requires formal attire.
She was dressed in elegant evening attire.
She was dressed in elegant evening attire.
Grammar Patterns
((in sth.)) dressed in a particular type of clothing She was dressed in elegant evening attire.
Similar Words
Synonyms: clothing, dress, garments, apparel
Etymology
From Old French 'atirier' (to equip, arrange), from 'a-' (to) + 'tire' (order, row).
Memory Tips
Imagine you are 'attired' for a fancy event. It sounds more formal than just getting 'dressed'.