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clothes

/kləʊ(ð)z/
Meanings
  • noun

    The clothing or apparel worn by a person, especially as distinguished by its design, fabric, color, or type.

    - "She wore a beautiful red dress at the party."
    - "He put on his winter coat before going outside."
  • noun

    The body covering worn by a person or an animal, consisting of clothing, undergarments, footwear, and other accessories.

    - "The children were sent to school in their uniforms."
    - "He took off his wet shoes and socks."
Pronunciation
  1. /kləʊ(ð)z/



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  2. /kloʊ(ð)z/



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  3. /kləʊðz/



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  4. /kloʊðz/



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Synonyms

material , stuff , dight , don , put on
Rhymes
Words rhyming with clothes
robes , globes , mopes , hopes
Variants
List of all variants of clothes that leads to same result
clothes , clad , clothe , clothed , clothing , clothes moth , clothes moths , clothes-peg , clothes-pegs , clothes press , clothes presses , clothespress , clothespresses , clothes hanger , plain clothes , swaddling clothes , swathing clothes , street clothes
Etymology
origin and the way in which meanings have changed throughout history.

Old English clāth, from clāthan, past participle of clēanan, from clēan 'clean'. The word originally referred to washed fabric.

Trivia
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  1. The average person spends about 3,000 hours of their lifetime choosing what clothes to wear.

  2. The first pairs of jeans were made in 1873 in Nevada, USA.

  3. Blue jeans were originally work pants for miners and cowboys.

Related Concepts
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  1. Fashion: A popular style or trend in clothing, accessories, or behavior.

  2. Textiles: Fabrics or materials used to make clothes.

Culture
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Clothes have been an essential part of human civilization since the earliest times. They serve various functions such as protection from the elements, expression of personal identity, and cultural signifiers. In literature, clothes have been used as symbols of power, wealth, and status. In art, they have been depicted in various forms, from realistic portraits to abstract designs. In music, there are numerous songs about clothes, from classic tunes like 'Blue Suede Shoes' to contemporary hits.

How to Memorize "clothes"

  1. visualize

    - Visualize different types of clothes, such as a t-shirt, jeans, a dress, or a suit.

  2. associate

    - Associate the word 'clothes' with the act of getting dressed.

  3. mnemonics

    - Use the mnemonic 'Cats Love To Wear Hats' to remember the word 'clothes'.

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