clothing
noun B1
Plain meaning
clothes in general
Exam-register meaning
In academic or exam writing, this is used to discuss clothes in general in a more precise way.
In context
naturalThe article discussed clothing during the meeting.
examThe passage suggests that protective clothing can shape long-term policy or social outcomes.
Common collocations
protective clothingsuitable clothingsecond-hand clothing
Watch out
Do not use a weak verb before this word. Learn the whole word partnership, e.g., “protective clothing”.