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garb

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/ɡɑːrb/ · garb

A distinctive style of dress or manner of clothing.

Meanings

nounformal

A distinctive style of dress or manner of clothing.

لباس یا پوشاک کا ایک منفرد انداز یا طرز۔

پوشاک

poshak

Synonyms

attireclothingcostumeلباسپوشاکتہبند

Antonyms

nudebareunclothedبغیر لباسعریاںکھلا

Common Collocations

  • traditional garb
  • elegant garb
  • modern garb

Example Sentences

She wore a beautiful garb for the festival.

اس نے میلے کے لیے ایک خوبصورت پوشاک پہنی۔

Us ne mele ke liye aik khoobsurat poshak pehni.

The garb of the performers was stunning.

اداکاروں کا لباس شاندار تھا۔

Adaakaron ka libaas shandaar tha.

He preferred traditional garb to modern clothing.

اس نے جدید لباس کے مقابلے میں روایتی پوشاک کو ترجیح دی۔

Us ne jadeed libaas ke muqablay mein riwajati poshak ko tarjeeh di.

Easily Confused With

garbology:Garbology is the study of waste and discarded materials, not to be confused with 'garb' which refers to clothing.

Word Family

garbed
adjectiveپوشیدہ
garbing
verbپوشاک دینا

See Also

💡 Memory Tip

Think of 'garb' as a garment that grabs attention.

Picture a stylish outfit that stands out in a crowd.

✍️ Urdu Poetry

پوشاکِ محبت میں جو ملتا ہے سرور، عشق کا ہر لباس ہے، سب کو کرتا ہے پرنور.

Poshak-e-mohabbat mein jo milta hai suroor, Ishq ka har libaas hai, sab ko karta hai parnoor.

In the garment of love, there is bliss, Every outfit of passion enlightens all.

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🗣️ Urdu Proverb

چمک دمک سے نہ دنگ کرنا۔

Chamak damak se na dang karna.

Do not be dazzled by shine and glitter.

📖 Etymology

Origin: Old French "garbe" — clothing, dress

First known use: 14th century

The word 'garb' has evolved from Middle English and Old French, with roots in Latin, indicating a style or manner of dress.