Basic Nouns - Clothes

Here you will learn some English nouns related to clothes such as "shirt", "hat", and "pants".

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Basic Nouns
shirt [noun]

a piece of clothing usually worn by men on the upper half of the body, typically with a collar and sleeves, and with buttons down the front

Ex: The shirt has a pocket on the chest for small items .
T-shirt [noun]

a casual short-sleeved shirt with no collar, usually made of cotton

Ex: My dad gave me his old T-shirt , and now it 's my favorite .
hat [noun]

a piece of clothing often with a brim that we wear on our heads, for warmth, as a fashion item or as part of a uniform

Ex: She bought a new hat to add a stylish accessory to her outfit .
cap [noun]

a type of soft flat hat with a visor, typically worn by men and boys

Ex:
scarf [noun]

a piece of cloth, often worn around the neck or head, which can be shaped in a square, rectangular, or triangular form

Ex: They gave each guest a warm scarf as a souvenir from the snowy mountain resort .
glove [noun]

item of clothing for our hands with a separate space for each finger

Ex: The gloves he wore while gardening kept his hands clean and free from scratches .
belt [noun]

a long and narrow item that you usually wear around your waist to hold your clothes in place or to decorate your outfit

Ex:
tie [noun]

a long and narrow piece of fabric tied around the collar, particularly worn by men

Ex: He wore a tie to the wedding for a unique look .
suit [noun]

a jacket with a pair of pants or a skirt that are made from the same cloth and should be worn together

Ex: She felt ready for the business presentation in her well-fitted suit .
pajamas [noun]

a loose jacket or shirt and pants worn in bed

Ex: I like to wear comfortable pajamas when I sleep .
lingerie [noun]

women's underwear, sleepwear and light robes worn in bed

Ex: After a long day , she looked forward to slipping into her comfortable silk lingerie and cozy robe .
bathrobe [noun]

a long piece of clothing, made from the same material that towels are made of, worn after or before taking a shower or bath

Ex: His favorite morning routine involved sipping coffee in his cozy bathrobe .

clothes that we wear under all the other pieces of clothing right on top of our skin

Ex: I need to buy new underwear because my old ones are worn out .
bra [noun]

a piece of underwear worn by women to cover and support their breasts

Ex: She wore a strapless bra under her evening gown .

(used plural) a long narrow band of cloth that is passed over the shoulders used to keep the pants from falling

raincoat [noun]

a long, light coat, typically with a belt, made of water-resistant fabric that keeps us dry in the rain

Ex: Her stylish raincoat had a belt that cinched at the waist for a flattering fit .
bikini [noun]

two-piece swimsuit worn by women, especially in warmer climates or during beach vacations

Ex: After a refreshing swim , she wrapped a sarong around her waist over her bikini .
swimsuit [noun]

a piece of clothing worn for swimming, especially by women and girls

Ex: She felt confident and beautiful in her new swimsuit .
cardigan [noun]

a type of jacket that is made of wool, usually has a knitted design, and its front could be closed with buttons or a zipper

Ex: The oversized gray cardigan was her go-to choice for lazy Sundays .
overalls [noun]

a type of casual garment consisting of pants, a chest flap and straps over the shoulders, made of denim or other fabrics

kimono [noun]

a long and loose robe with wide sleeves that is fastened with a sash, originally worn on formal occasions in Japan

blazer [noun]

a type of light jacket either worn with pants that do not match or as a uniform by the members of a union, school, club, etc.

Ex: She paired her blazer with a white blouse and trousers .
vest [noun]

a sleeveless piece of clothing that is worn under a jacket and over a shirt

Ex:
apron [noun]

a piece of clothing that is tied around the waist which protects the front part of the body from stains, dirt, etc. when working

Ex: The chemist carefully adjusted her safety goggles and tied on an apron before handling corrosive chemicals .
leggings [noun]

stretchy pants that fit the legs closely, usually worn by women

Ex: Black leggings are a staple in her casual wardrobe .
bandana [noun]

a large piece of cloth with vibrant colors worn around the neck or head

a backless sandal, usually made of rubber or plastic, with a V-shaped strap between the big toe and the one next to it

Ex:
poncho [noun]

a simple, sleeveless outer garment, worn over the body to provide warmth and protection from the elements

shoes with tall and thin heels, usually worn by women

Ex: She wore high heels to the formal event .
onesie [noun]

a single garment that combines a top and bottom into a one-piece outfit, typically worn for comfort or as sleepwear

romper [noun]

a one-piece garment that combines a top and shorts or pants

cloak [noun]

a loose overgarment without sleeves fastened at the neck

Ex: The assassin moved silently through the night , his dark cloak blending seamlessly with the shadows .
hoodie [noun]

a piece of clothing such as a sweatshirt or jacket that has a cover for the head

Ex: She bought a hoodie with her favorite sports team ’s logo on it .

a loose, long, and warm item of clothing with a stretchy waist worn casually or for exercising on the bottom part of our body, usually made of cotton

Ex: She bought a new pair of gray sweatpants for her workout .
tunic [noun]

a hip-length loose-fitting blouse that women wear with pants or a skirt

overcoat [noun]

a long coat worn in cold weather to keep the body warm

sweater [noun]

a piece of clothing worn on the top part of our body that is made of cotton or wool, has long sleeves and a closed front

Ex: I like the comfort of wearing a cashmere sweater against my skin .
pants [noun]

an item of clothing that covers the lower half of our body, from our waist to our ankles, and covers each leg separately

Ex: My brother always wears a belt with his pants to keep them from falling down .
jeans [noun]

pants made of denim, that is a type of strong cotton cloth, and is used for a casual style

Ex: He prefers high-waisted jeans for a retro style .
shorts [noun]

short pants that end either above or at the knees

Ex: The kids played soccer in their school shorts during the afternoon practice .
skirt [noun]

a piece of clothing for girls or women that fastens around the waist and hangs down around the legs

Ex: She paired her skirt with a white blouse and heels .
dress [noun]

a piece of clothing worn by girls and women that is made in one piece and covers the body down to the legs but has no separate part for each leg

Ex: I want to buy a new dress for the wedding .
blouse [noun]

a shirt for women, typically with a collar, buttons and sleeves

Ex: The blouse has a V-neckline , which she likes because it 's flattering .
sweater [noun]

a piece of clothing worn on the top part of our body that is made of cotton or wool, has long sleeves and a closed front

Ex: I like the comfort of wearing a cashmere sweater against my skin .
jacket [noun]

a short item of clothing that we wear on the top part of our body, usually has sleeves and something in the front so we could close it

Ex: She wore a puffy jacket that kept her warm in the snow .
coat [noun]

a piece of clothing with long sleeves, worn outdoors and over other clothes to keep warm or dry

Ex: I think that I need to take my coat off before sitting down .
sock [noun]

a soft item of clothing we wear on our feet

Ex: She found a sock under the bed that had been missing for weeks .
shoe [noun]

something that we wear to cover and protect our feet, generally made of strong materials like leather or plastic

Ex: I bought my little son 's first pair of shoes to help him learn to walk .
sneaker [noun]

a light, soft shoe with a rubber sole, worn for sports or casual occasions

boot [noun]

a type of strong shoe that covers the foot and ankle and often the lower part of the leg

Ex: She left her muddy boots at the entrance and put on slippers .
sandal [noun]

an open shoe that fastens the sole to one's foot with straps, particularly worn when the weather is warm

Ex: The strappy gladiator sandals added a touch of bohemian flair to her outfit .