Attire: meaning, definitions and examples

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attire

[ əˈtaɪər ]

^{Context #1}

formal clothing

Attire refers to clothes, especially formal or fancy ones. It can also refer to a particular outfit or garments worn for a specific occasion.

Synonyms

clothing, dress, garb, outfit

Examples of usage

She wore elegant attire to the gala.
The bridal party was dressed in matching attire for the wedding.

^{Context #2}

to dress up

To attire is to dress up or put on special clothes. It implies a sense of formality or dressing for a specific purpose.

Synonyms

clothe, dress up, garb

Examples of usage

He attired himself in a tuxedo for the event.
The actors were attired in period costumes for the play.

Translations

Translations of the word "attire" in other languages:

🇵🇹 vestuário

traje
roupa

🇮🇳 वस्त्र

परिधान
परिधान

🇩🇪 Kleidung

Outfit
Bekleidung

🇮🇩 pakaian

busana
baju

🇺🇦 одяг

вбрання
костюм

🇵🇱 odzież

strój
ubranie

🇯🇵 服装

衣服
アタイア

🇫🇷 tenue

habillement
costume

🇪🇸 atuendo

vestimenta
ropa

🇹🇷 giysi

kıyafet
elbise

🇰🇷 복장

의상
옷

🇸🇦 ملابس

زي
زي الملابس

🇨🇿 oblečení

oděv
kostým

🇸🇰 oblečenie

odev
kostým

🇨🇳 服装

穿着
衣物

🇸🇮 obleka

oblačilo
kostum

🇮🇸 fatnaður

klæði
búningur

🇰🇿 киім

киім-кешек
костюм

🇬🇪 ტანსაცმელი

სამოსი
კოსტიუმი

🇦🇿 geyim

paltar
kostyum

🇲🇽 atuendo

vestimenta
ropa

Word origin

The word "attire" originated from the Middle English word "atir", meaning "to equip or dress". It has its roots in the Old French word "atirier" and the Latin word "ad-" (to) + "tirare" (to draw, to pull). Over time, "attire" evolved to refer specifically to clothing or garments worn for specific occasions.