apparel
Translation
apparel, clothing, attire
Examples
The shop sells sports apparel.
The shop sells sports apparel.
She was dressed in fine apparel.
She was dressed in fine apparel.
Grammar Patterns
((apparel)) clothing, especially when it is being sold in shops The shop sells sports apparel.
Similar Words
Synonyms: clothing, clothes, garments, attire
Etymology
From Old French 'apareillier', 'to prepare'. It originally meant equipment, then narrowed to clothing. Related to 'apparatus'.
Memory Tips
Think of an 'app' for what to 'wear'. Or it sounds like 'a pair of L's' like a pair of leggings.