noun

garment

garment, item of clothing

She was wearing a beautiful silk garment.

She was wearing a beautiful silk garment.

The factory produces thousands of garments daily.

The factory produces thousands of garments daily.

a ((garment)) an item of clothing She bought a single garment.

Synonyms: clothing, apparel, attire, item of clothing

From Old French 'garnir', meaning 'to equip, furnish'.

Think of 'garment' as a more formal or specific piece of clothing than just 'clothes'. Often used in manufacturing or historical contexts.

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