Cool MateClothes
UK /["/kləʊðz//kləʊz/"]/US /["/kləʊðz//kləʊz/"]/
Definition
the things that you wear, such as trousers, dresses and jackets
In simple words: Items you wear on your body.
Examples
- I bought some new clothes for the summer.
- She folded her clothes and put them away.
- He always wears stylish clothes to parties.
- The store has many different kinds of clothes.
- During winter, I like to wear warm clothes.
Usage notes
Used to refer generally to any garments. More formal terms include 'apparel' or 'attire.' Avoid using it in overly formal writing.
Grammar pattern
standalone noun
Memory hint
Think of 'close' — clothes are what you wear close to your body.
Collocations
- beautiful
- elegant
- fancy
- set
- suit
- pull on
- put (back) on
- remove
- shop
- store
- designer
- in clothes
- a change of clothes
Synonyms
- garments
- apparel
- attire
- wear
- outfits
Antonyms
- naked
- bare
Common mistakes
- Confused with 'clothe,' which is a verb.
- Using 'clothes' as a singular, when it is plural.