attire
Attire (noun) means Clothing, especially of a particular style appropriate to an occasion. Example: “Formal attire is required for the gala.”
How to use attire
Learner’s notesIn plain EnglishA somewhat formal word for clothing, or the act of dressing someone in it.
More formal than "clothes" or "outfit" — common on invitations and dress codes.
Word forms
attired past tense, attires plural, attires singular
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Formal _____ is required for the gala.
Etymology
From Old French atirier, "to equip, put in order," related to a word meaning "rank" or "order."
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What does “attire” mean?
The word “attire” means clothing, especially of a particular style appropriate to an occasion. In plain terms, a somewhat formal word for clothing, or the act of dressing someone in it.
How do you pronounce “attire”?
“Attire” is pronounced uh-TY (/əˈtaɪɚ/ in IPA).
How do you use “attire” in a sentence?
Here is “attire” used in a sentence: “Formal attire is required for the gala.”
What part of speech is “attire”?
Depending on how it is used, “attire” can be a noun and a verb.
Where does the word “attire” come from?
The word “attire” comes from Old French. From Old French atirier, "to equip, put in order," related to a word meaning "rank" or "order.".
Is “attire” a common word?
“Attire” is an uncommon word in modern English.
How many meanings does “attire” have?
“Attire” has 2 distinct senses listed in this dictionary. The most common is: clothing, especially of a particular style appropriate to an occasion.
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