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clothing

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/ˈkloʊðɪŋ/ · clo-thing

Items worn to cover the body.

Meanings

nounformal

Items worn to cover the body.

اشیاء جو جسم کو ڈھانپنے کے لیے پہنی جاتی ہیں۔

لباس

libaas

Colloquial: کپڑے

Synonyms

attireapparelgarmentپہناواپوشاککپڑے

Antonyms

nudityexposureعریانیننگائی

Common Collocations

  • fashion clothing
  • formal clothing
  • outdoor clothing

Example Sentences

She bought new clothing for the summer.

اس نے گرمیوں کے لیے نئے لباس خریدے۔

Us ne garmiyon ke liye naye libaas kharide.

The store specializes in children's clothing.

دکان بچوں کے لباس میں مہارت رکھتی ہے۔

Dakaan bachon ke libaas mein maharat rakhti hai.

He is interested in sustainable clothing.

وہ پائیدار لباس میں دلچسپی رکھتا ہے۔

Woh paidar libaas mein dilchaspi rakhta hai.

Easily Confused With

clothe:Clothing refers to items worn, while clothe is the act of dressing someone.

Word Family

clothe
verbپہنانا
clad
verbپوشش دینا
unclothe
verbننگا کرنا

See Also

💡 Memory Tip

Think of 'clothes' as a 'cloak' to remember that it covers your body.

Imagine a wardrobe filled with various outfits.

✍️ Urdu Poetry

پہننا ہے جہاں شادی کا لباس نازک, بچھتا ہے وہاں دل کا موسم خوشگوار.

Pehnna hai jahan shadi ka libaas naazuk, Bichhta hai wahan dil ka mausam khushgawar.

Where the delicate wedding clothing is worn, There blooms the pleasant season of the heart.

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🗣️ Urdu Proverb

عقل کو لباس کی حاجت نہیں ہوتی۔

Aqil ko libaas ki hajjat nahi hoti.

Wisdom does not require clothing.

📖 Etymology

Origin: Old English "clāþa" — cloth, clothing

First known use: 14th century

The term 'clothing' has its roots in Old English, primarily referring to garments and fabrics.