clothing
Translation
clothing, clothes, apparel
Examples
You should wear warm clothing in winter.
You should wear warm clothing in winter.
This shop sells children's clothing.
This store sells children's clothing.
Grammar Patterns
((uncountable noun)) a general term for clothes You should wear warm clothing in winter.
Similar Words
Synonyms: clothes, garments, attire, apparel
Etymology
From Old English 'clāþ' (cloth) plus the '-ing' suffix, used to denote a collection.
Memory Tips
Remember that 'clothing' is the formal, uncountable term, while 'clothes' is more common and plural.