B1noun 5K

Apparel

🇬🇧 UK /["/əˈpærəl/"]/ 🇺🇸 US /["/əˈpærəl/"]/

Meaning of Apparel

clothing, when it is being sold in shops

In simple words: Clothes or clothing items.

Apparel in a sentence

• The store sells women's and children's apparel.
• lords and ladies in fine apparel

How to use Apparel

Used when discussing clothing in a general or professional context. Less common in everyday conversation. Avoid using 'apparel' when talking specifically about casual clothing.

Grammar pattern

standalone noun

Memory hint

Think of 'apparel' as 'a pair of clothes'.

Related words

Collocations with Apparel

• sports apparel
• fashion apparel
• apparel industry
• outdoor apparel
• women's apparel

Synonyms for Apparel

• clothing
• garments
• wear
• attire
• clothes

Opposites of Apparel

• undress
• nakedness
• disrobe

Common mistakes with Apparel

• Confused with 'applicate' - sounds similar but means something different.
• Using 'apparel' in informal settings when 'clothes' is more appropriate.
• Incorrectly pluralizing as ' apparels' instead of 'apparel'.

Frequently asked questions about Apparel

What does Apparel mean?

Clothes or clothing items.

What is the definition of Apparel?

clothing, when it is being sold in shops

How do you use Apparel in a sentence?

The store sells women's and children's apparel.

Can you give another example of Apparel?

lords and ladies in fine apparel

What are synonyms for Apparel?

Common alternatives include clothing, garments, wear, attire, clothes.

What is the opposite of Apparel?

Opposite meanings include undress, nakedness, disrobe.

What words go with Apparel?

It commonly pairs with sports apparel, fashion apparel, apparel industry, outdoor apparel, women's apparel.

What are common mistakes when using Apparel?

Confused with 'applicate' - sounds similar but means something different. Using 'apparel' in informal settings when 'clothes' is more appropriate. Incorrectly pluralizing as ' apparels' instead of 'apparel'.

How do you pronounce Apparel?

US: /["/əˈpærəl/"]/, UK: /["/əˈpærəl/"]/. Listen to the audio above to hear native pronunciation.

When should I use Apparel?

Used when discussing clothing in a general or professional context. Less common in everyday conversation. Avoid using 'apparel' when talking specifically about casual clothing.

What CEFR level is Apparel?

"Apparel" is at B1 level on the CEFR scale.