American English

How to pronounce clothing

nounA2Common word
KLOHthihng

/ˈkʰloʊ.ðɪŋ/

2 syllables · Stress the first syllable.

Clothes that people wear, considered as a group.

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Meanings & examples

noun

Clothes that people wear, considered as a group.

The store sells clothing for men and women.

Bring warm clothing for the winter trip.

Good to know

In everyday speech, clothes is often more natural. Use a piece of clothing for one item.

Common phrases & grammar

protective clothing · warm clothing · children's clothing · an item of clothing

wear + clothing

clothing for + noun

Useful expressions

Related words & forms

Clothing is usually a general word for clothes. Say “a piece of clothing,” not “a clothing.”