Attire: meaning, definitions and examples

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attire

 

[ əˈtaɪər ]

Noun / Verb
Context #1 | Noun

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 | Verb

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

🇮🇳 वस्त्र

🇩🇪 Kleidung

🇮🇩 pakaian

🇺🇦 одяг

🇵🇱 odzież

🇯🇵 服装

🇫🇷 tenue

🇪🇸 atuendo

🇹🇷 giysi

🇰🇷 복장

🇸🇦 ملابس

🇨🇿 oblečení

🇸🇰 oblečenie

🇨🇳 服装

🇸🇮 obleka

🇮🇸 fatnaður

🇰🇿 киім

🇬🇪 ტანსაცმელი

🇦🇿 geyim

🇲🇽 atuendo

Etymology

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.

See also: attired.

Word Frequency Rank

At position #13,273, this word is part of sophisticated English vocabulary. It's useful for academic or professional contexts where precise language is needed.