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Basic Nouns - Clothes

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

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shirt
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 was too small for me , so I exchanged it for a larger size .
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T-shirt
T-shirt
[noun]

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

Ex: She folded her T-shirt and put it neatly in the drawer .
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hat
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 used to wear a wide-brimmed hat to protect her face from the sun .
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cap
cap
[noun]

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

Ex: The cap had the logo of his favorite sports team embroidered on it .
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scarf
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: The scarf she wore had a beautiful pattern that matched her dress .
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glove
glove
[noun]

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

Ex: Kids love wearing colorful gloves when playing in the snow .
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belt
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: The dress came with a matching belt to complete the look .
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tie
tie
[noun]

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

Ex: She helped her father pick out a matching tie for his business meeting .
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suit
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: The suit he wore was tailored to fit him perfectly .
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pajamas
pajamas
[noun]

a loose jacket or shirt and pants worn in bed

Ex: The kids had a pajama party and stayed up late watching movies.
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lingerie
lingerie
[noun]

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

Ex: The lingerie store carries a variety of styles , catering to different preferences and occasions .
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bathrobe
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: The old man shuffled down the hallway , clutching his faded blue bathrobe.
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underwear
underwear
[noun]

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

Ex: The store sells a variety of underwear styles , including briefs and boxers .
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bra
bra
[noun]

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

Ex: She carefully chose a bra that matched her outfit for the special occasion .
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suspender
suspender
[noun]

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

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raincoat
raincoat
[noun]

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

Ex: His new raincoat had deep pockets perfect for carrying an umbrella .
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bikini
bikini
[noun]

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

Ex: The fashion designer debuted her latest line of bikinis at the summer runway show.
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swimsuit
swimsuit
[noun]

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

Ex: She wore her swimsuit to the beach and enjoyed swimming in the ocean .
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cardigan
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 fashion-forward influencer paired her ripped jeans with a cropped cardigan.
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overalls
overalls
[noun]

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

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kimono
kimono
[noun]

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

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blazer
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: A blazer is perfect for a business casual dress code .
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vest
vest
[noun]

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

Ex: For a casual yet polished look , he paired his jeans with a tweed vest and a checkered shirt .
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apron
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 chef’s white cotton apron featured embroidered pockets for holding utensils and recipe cards.
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leggings
leggings
[noun]

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

Ex: The yoga studio requires form-fitting clothes like leggings for practice .
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bandana
bandana
[noun]

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

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flip-flop
flip-flop
[noun]

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: He accidentally stepped in a puddle , and his flip-flop came off , splashing water everywhere .
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poncho
poncho
[noun]

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

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high heels

shoes with tall and thin heels, usually worn by women

Ex: She switched from high heels to sneakers after work .
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onesie
onesie
[noun]

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

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romper
romper
[noun]

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

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cloak
cloak
[noun]

a loose overgarment without sleeves fastened at the neck

Ex: He clasped his cloak at the shoulder with an ornate brooch , ready to embark on his journey through the forest .
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hoodie
hoodie
[noun]

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

Ex: She prefers wearing a hoodie to the gym because it ’s comfortable .
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sweatpants

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: He wore sweatpants and a hoodie to the gym .
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tunic
tunic
[noun]

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

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overcoat
overcoat
[noun]

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

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sweater
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: The sweater I have is made of soft wool and has long sleeves .
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pants
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: The pants are too tight around the waist , so I ca n't zip them up .
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jeans
jeans
[noun]

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

Ex: The jeans I own are blue and have a straight leg cut .
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shorts
shorts
[noun]

short pants that end either above or at the knees

Ex: She paired her denim shorts with a light cotton shirt for a casual day out .
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skirt
skirt
[noun]

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

Ex: This skirt has a stretchy waistband for comfort .
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dress
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: She tried on several dresses before finding the perfect one .
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blouse
blouse
[noun]

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

Ex: This blouse is made of soft and comfortable fabric .
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jacket
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: The jacket is made of waterproof material , so it 's great for rainy days .
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coat
coat
[noun]

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

Ex: She wrapped her coat tightly around herself to stay warm .
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sock
sock
[noun]

a soft item of clothing we wear on our feet

Ex: The striped socks matched perfectly with his striped shirt .
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shoe
shoe
[noun]

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

Ex: She put on her running shoes and went for a jog in the park.
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sneaker
sneaker
[noun]

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

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boot
boot
[noun]

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

Ex: The rain soaked through her boots, making her feet wet .
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sandal
sandal
[noun]

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

Ex: The colorful beaded sandals were handmade by a local artisan .
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