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attire

Meaning in simple English, pronunciation and examples

Pronunciation: US /əˈtaɪr/ · UK /əˈtaɪə/

attire means: The clothes someone wears, especially for a particular occasion.

noun

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The clothes someone wears, especially for a particular occasion.

  • Formal attire is required.
  • Her evening attire included a long blue dress.
  • Guests arrived in colourful wedding attire.

Similar words: clothes, clothing, dress

Common phrases: formal attire, casual attire, evening attire, business attire

verb

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To dress someone in particular clothes, often beautiful or impressive ones.

  • They attired the child in silk.
  • She attired herself in a golden robe.
  • The performers were attired in elaborate costumes.

How to use it: attire someone in something (They attired the king in ceremonial robes.)

Similar words: dress, clothe, adorn

Common phrases: attire someone in, attire yourself in

Questions about attire

What does attire mean?

The clothes someone wears, especially for a particular occasion.

What is attire in other languages?

Türkçe: kıyafet · Español: vestimenta · Français: tenue · Deutsch: Kleidung · Italiano: abbigliamento · 日本語: 服装

How do you pronounce attire?

In American English /əˈtaɪr/; in British English /əˈtaɪə/.

How do you use attire in a sentence?

Formal attire is required. Her evening attire included a long blue dress.

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