garment
GAH-muhnt
Garment (noun) means an item of clothing. Example: “Each garment was carefully folded and packed for the trip.”
noun
1
An item of clothing.
"Each garment was carefully folded and packed for the trip."
"The tailor inspected every seam of the garment before delivery."
How to use garment
Learner’s notes
When to use it
Slightly formal — used in retail, sewing, and legal contexts more than in casual speech, where "clothes" is more natural.
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Word forms
- Third person singular
- garments
- Past tense
- garmented
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Etymology
From Old French garnement, related to garnir, "to clothe, furnish, or adorn" — the same root behind "garnish."
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What does “garment” mean?
The word “garment” means an item of clothing.
How do you pronounce “garment”?
“Garment” is pronounced GAH-muhnt (/ˈɡɑɹmənt/ in IPA).
How do you use “garment” in a sentence?
Here is “garment” used in a sentence: “Each garment was carefully folded and packed for the trip.”
What part of speech is “garment”?
“Garment” is a noun.
Where does the word “garment” come from?
The word “garment” comes from Old French. From Old French garnement, related to garnir, "to clothe, furnish, or adorn" — the same root behind "garnish.".
Is “garment” a common word?
“Garment” is an uncommon word in modern English, usually learned at around the B1 level.
What is the difference between a garment and clothing in general?
A garment refers to a single item of clothing, such as a shirt or coat, while clothing is the general, uncountable term covering all items worn on the body. You would say "this garment" for one piece but "clothing" for the collective whole.
Is garment a formal or everyday word for clothes?
Garment tends to sound more formal or technical than everyday words like clothes or outfit, and it is commonly used in retail, manufacturing, and fashion industry contexts, such as "garment care labels."
Can garment refer to any type of clothing item?
Yes, garment is a general term that can refer to any single item of clothing, from a dress or coat to a pair of trousers, without specifying a particular style or type.
