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attire

/əˈtaɪə(ɹ)/

Meanings
  • noun

    The clothing and accessories worn by a person, especially for special occasions.

    - "She looked beautiful in her wedding attire."
    - "The guests were asked to dress in formal attire for the gala."
    - "The king's courtiers wore elaborate attire during ceremonies."

Synonyms

dight , don , dress
Rhymes
Words rhyming with attire
desire , empire , entire , mire , quire , squire , tire , wire
Variants
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attire , attired , attires , attiring
Etymology
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Old French 'atteire', from 'at' meaning 'at' and 'teire' meaning 'dress'.


Trivia
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  1. The term 'haute couture' refers to custom-designed, high-end fashion attire.

  2. In ancient Rome, wearing the toga, the traditional Roman attire, was mandatory in public places.

  3. The first recorded use of the word 'attire' in English was in the 14th century.


Related Concepts
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  1. Fashion: Attire is closely related to fashion, which refers to the latest trends and styles in clothing, accessories, and personal appearance.

  2. Costume: Attire can also refer to the clothing and accessories worn by actors or performers for a particular role or production.


Culture
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Attire has been an essential part of human history, reflecting social status, cultural traditions, and personal expression. It has been featured prominently in literature, art, and fashion throughout the ages.

How to Memorize "attire"

  1. visualize

    - To visualize attire, imagine a person dressed in their best clothing and accessories for a special occasion.

  2. associate

    - Associate the word 'attire' with the idea of dressing up for a special occasion.

  3. mnemonics

    - Create a mnemonic by remembering the phrase 'Attire means dress to impress'.


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