Clothe and accessory

Lesson 14

Clothes

Title: Clothes

Pronunciation: /kləʊðz/

Part of speech: Noun  

Formal or informal: Both

Countable or uncountable: Countable

Transitive or intransitive: Intransitive

Stress marks: kləʊðz

Synonym: Clothing

Opposite: Nakedness

 

Items worn to cover the body

She packed her clothes for the trip

Items worn to cover the body

Shirt

Title: Shirt

Pronunciation: /ʃɜːt/

Part of speech: Noun

Formal or informal: Both

Countable or uncountable: Countable

Transitive or intransitive: Transitive

Stress marks: ʃɜːt

Synonym: Blouse

 

A garment for the upper body with a collar, sleeves, and buttons down the front

He wore a clean white shirt to the interview

A garment for the upper body with a collar, sleeves, and buttons down the front

T-shirt

Title: T-shirt

Pronunciation: /ˈtiːʃɜːt/

Part of speech: Noun

Formal or informal: Informal

Countable or uncountable: Countable

Transitive or intransitive: Transitive

Stress marks: ˈtiːʃɜːt

Synonym: Tee, tee shirt

A short-sleeved casual top, generally made of cotton, with a round neckline and no collar

She wore a T-shirt and jeans to the party

A short-sleeved casual top, generally made of cotton, with a round neckline and no collar

Pants

Title: Pants

Pronunciation: /pænts/

Part of speech: Noun

Formal or informal: Both

Countable or uncountable: Countable

Transitive or intransitive: Intransitive

Stress marks: pænts

Synonym: Trousers, slacks

Opposite: Skirt

 

An outer garment covering the body from the waist to the ankles, with a separate part for each leg

She bought a new pair of pants at the store

An outer garment covering the body from the waist to the ankles, with a separate part for each leg

Dress

Title: Dress

Pronunciation: /dres/

Part of speech: Noun

Formal or informal: Both

Countable or uncountable: Countable

Transitive or intransitive: Transitive

Stress marks: dres

Synonym: Gown, frock

Opposite: Undress

A one-piece garment for a woman or girl that covers the body and extends down over the legs

She wore a beautiful dress to the wedding

A one-piece garment for a woman or girl that covers the body and extends down over the legs

Skirt

Title: Skirt

 Pronunciation: /skɜːt/

Part of speech: Noun

Formal or informal: Both

Countable or uncountable: Countable

Transitive or intransitive: Intransitive

Stress marks: skɜːt

Synonym: Kilt, petticoat

A garment fastened around the waist and hanging down around the legs

She wore a long skirt to the party

A garment fastened around the waist and hanging down around the legs

Coat

Title: Coat

Pronunciation: /koʊt/

Part of speech: Noun

Formal or informal: Both

Countable or uncountable: Countable

Transitive or intransitive: Intransitive

Stress marks: koʊt

Synonym: Overcoat, topcoat

A garment worn on the upper body for warmth or fashion, typically with sleeves and a front opening

She wore a stylish coat during the winter

A garment worn on the upper body for warmth or fashion, typically with   sleeves and a front opening

Jacket

Title: Jacket

Pronunciation: /ˈdʒækɪt/

Part of speech: Noun

Formal or informal: Both

Countable or uncountable: Countable

Transitive or intransitive: Intransitive

Stress marks: ˈdʒækɪt

Synonym: Blazer, windbreaker

 

 

A short coat with sleeves, typically worn outdoors

He put on his leather jacket before going out

A short coat with sleeves, typically worn outdoors

Jeans

Title: Jeans

Pronunciation: /dʒiːnz/

Part of speech: Noun

Formal or informal: Both

Countable or uncountable: Countable

Transitive or intransitive: Intransitive

Stress marks: dʒiːnz

Synonym: Denims, dungarees

Hard-wearing trousers made of denim, typically blue

She wore her favorite jeans to the party

Hard-wearing trousers made of denim, typically blue

Sweater

Title: Sweater

Pronunciation: /ˈswɛtər/

Part of speech: Noun

Formal or informal: Both

Countable or uncountable: Countable

Transitive or intransitive: Intransitive

Stress marks: ˈswɛtər

Synonym: Pullover, jumper

A knitted garment worn on the upper body, typically with long sleeves

She bought a cozy sweater for the cold weather

A knitted garment worn on the upper body, typically with long sleeves

Suit

Title: Suit

Pronunciation: /suːt/

Part of speech: Noun

Formal or informal: Formal

Countable or uncountable: Countable

Transitive or intransitive: Intransitive

Stress marks: suːt

Synonym: Outfit, ensemble

A set of clothes made of the same fabric and designed to be worn together

He wore a smart suit to the interview

A set of clothes made of the same fabric and designed to be worn together

Tie

Title: Tie

Pronunciation: /taɪ/

Part of speech: Noun

Formal or informal: Both

Countable or uncountable: Countable

Transitive or intransitive: Transitive

Stress marks: taɪ

Synonym: Necktie

Opposite: Untie

 

 

A long, narrow piece of cloth worn around the neck or shoulders and tied in front

He wore a silk tie with his suit

A long, narrow piece of cloth worn around the neck or shoulders and tied in front

Hat

Title: Hat

Pronunciation: /hæt/

Part of speech: Noun

Formal or informal: Both

Countable or uncountable: Countable

Transitive or intransitive: Intransitive

Stress marks: hæt

Synonym: Headgear, headwear

A shaped covering for the head, typically with a brim and a crown

She wore a wide-brimmed hat to protect herself from the sun

A shaped covering for the head, typically with a brim and a crown

Cap

Title: Cap

Pronunciation: /kæp/

Part of speech: Noun

Formal or informal: Both

Countable or uncountable: Countable

Transitive or intransitive: Intransitive

Stress marks: kæp

Synonym: Headgear, hat

A type of soft, flat hat without a brim and typically with a visor

He put on a baseball cap before going out

A type of soft, flat hat without a brim and typically with a visor

Purse

Title: Purse

Pronunciation: /pɜːrs/

Part of speech: Noun

Formal or informal: Both

Countable or uncountable: Countable

Transitive or intransitive: Transitive

Stress marks: pɜːrs

Synonym: Handbag, pocketbook

 

A small bag used by women for carrying money and personal items

She kept her keys and wallet in her purse

A small bag used by women for carrying money and personal items

Shoe

Title: Shoe

Pronunciation: /ʃuː/

Part of speech: Noun

Trregular spelling and irregular forms: Plural form is "shoes"

Formal or informal: Can be both formal and informal

Countable or uncountable: Countable

Stress marks: ʃoe

 

 

A covering for the foot, typically made of leather, with a sturdy sole and not reaching above

She bought a new pair of shoes for the party

A covering for the foot, typically made of leather, with a sturdy sole and not reaching above

Boot

Title: Boot

Pronunciation: /buːt/

Part of speech: Noun

Irregular spelling and irregular forms: Plural form is "boots"

Formal or informal: Can be both formal and informal

Countable or uncountable: Countable

Stress marks: buːt

A sturdy item of footwear covering the foot, ankle, and sometimes the lower leg

She wore her favorite boots to the hiking trip

A sturdy item of footwear covering the foot, ankle, and sometimes the lower leg

Sock

Title: Sock

Pronunciation: /sɒk/

Part of speech: Noun

Irregular spelling and irregular forms: Plural form is "socks"

Formal or informal: Can be both formal and informal

Countable or uncountable: Countable

Stress marks: sɒk

A garment for the foot and lower part of the leg, typically knitted from wool, cotton, or nylon

He put on a pair of warm socks on a cold winter morning

A garment for the foot and lower part of the leg, typically knitted from wool, cotton, or nylon

Pajamas

Title: Pajamas

Pronunciation: /pəˈdʒɑːməz/

Part of speech: Noun

Irregular spelling and irregular forms: Plural form is "pajamas"

Formal or informal: Can be both formal and informal

Countable or uncountable: Countable

Stress marks: pəˈdʒɑːməz

Synonym: Nightclothes

Opposite: Daywear

A suit of loose pants and jacket or shirt for sleeping in

She likes to wear comfortable pajamas to bed

A suit of loose pants and jacket or shirt for sleeping in

Underwear

Title: Underwear

Pronunciation: /ˈʌndəweər/

Part of speech: Noun

Irregular spelling and irregular forms: Plural form is "underwear"

Formal or informal: Can be both formal and informal

Countable or uncountable: Uncountable

Stress marks: ˈʌndəweər

Synonym: Lingerie

Opposite: Outerwear

 

 

Clothing worn under other clothes, typically next to the skin

She folded her underwear neatly in the drawer

Clothing worn under other clothes, typically next to the skin

Swimsuit

Title: Swimsuit

Pronunciation: /ˈswɪm.suːt/

Part of speech: Noun

Irregular spelling and irregular forms: Plural form is "swimsuits"

Formal or informal: Can be both formal and informal

Countable or uncountable: Countable

Stress marks: ˈswɪm.suːt

Synonym: Bathing suit

Opposite: Winter clothes

A garment worn for swimming, especially a woman's one-piece garment

She bought a new swimsuit for her beach vacation

A garment worn for swimming, especially a woman's one-piece garment

Pocket

Title: Pocket

Pronunciation: /ˈpɒkɪt/

Part of speech: Noun

Irregular spelling and irregular forms: Plural form is "pockets"

 Formal or informal: Can be both formal and informal

Countable or uncountable: Countable

Stress marks: ˈpɒkɪt

Synonym: Pouch

Opposite: No pocket

A small bag or pouch in a garment for carrying small articles

He reached into his pocket for his keys

A small bag or pouch in a garment for carrying small articles

Button

Title: Button

Pronunciation: /ˈbʌtən/

Part of speech: Noun

Irregular spelling and irregular forms: Plural form is "buttons"

Formal or informal: Can be both formal and informal

Countable or uncountable: Countable

Stress marks: ˈbʌtən

Synonym: Fastener

Opposite: Unbuttoned

A small disc or knob sewn onto a garment, either to fasten it by being pushed through a slit

She sewed a new button onto her coat

A small disc or knob sewn onto a garment, either to fasten it by being   pushed through a slit

Uniform

Title: Uniform

Pronunciation: /ˈjuːnɪfɔːm/

Part of speech: Noun

Irregular spelling and irregular forms: Plural form is "uniforms"

Formal or informal: Can be both formal and informal

Countable or uncountable: Countable

Stress marks: ˈjuːnɪfɔːm

Synonym: Outfit

Opposite: Casual wear

A particular set of clothes that has to be worn by the members of the same organization or group

The students wear a uniform to school every day

A particular set of clothes that has to be worn by the members of the same organization or group

Umbrella

Title: Umbrella

Pronunciation: /ʌmˈbrelə/

Part of speech: Noun

Irregular spelling and irregular forms: Plural form is "umbrellas"

Formal or informal: Can be both formal and informal

Countable or uncountable: Countable

Stress marks: ʌmˈbrelə

Synonym: Parasol

Opposite: No umbrella

 

 

A device consisting of a circular canopy of cloth on a folding frame supported by a central rod

She opened her umbrella when it started to rain

A device consisting of a circular canopy of cloth on a folding frame supported by a central rod

Watch

Title: Watch

Pronunciation: /wɒtʃ/

Part of speech: Noun

Irregular spelling and irregular forms: Plural form is "watches"

Formal or informal: Can be both formal and informal

Countable or uncountable: Countable

Stress marks: wɒtʃ

Synonym: Timepiece

A small timepiece worn typically on a strap on one's wrist

She glanced at her watch to check the time

A small timepiece worn typically on a strap on one's wrist

Glasses

Title: Glasses

Pronunciation: /ˈɡlɑːsɪz/

Part of speech: Noun

Irregular spelling and irregular forms: Plural form is "glasses"

Formal or informal: Can be both formal and informal

Countable or uncountable: Countable

Stress marks: ˈɡlɑːsɪz

Synonym: Spectacles

A pair of lenses set in a frame worn on the nose and ears to correct vision or protect the eyes

He put on his glasses to read the fine print

A pair of lenses set in a frame worn on the nose and ears to correct vision or protect the eyes

Sunglasses

Title: Sunglasses

Pronunciation: /ˈsʌnˌɡlɑːsɪz/

Part of speech: Noun

Irregular spelling and irregular forms: Plural form is "sunglasses"

Example: She wore her sunglasses at the beach

Formal or informal: Can be both formal and informal

Countable or uncountable: Countable

Stress marks: ˈsʌnˌɡlɑːsɪz

Synonym: Shades

Spectacles with darkened or polarized lenses to protect the eyes from the sun's glare

She wore her sunglasses at the beach

Spectacles with darkened or polarized lenses to protect the eyes from the sun's glare

Bracelet

Title: Bracelet

Pronunciation: /ˈbreɪslət/

Part of speech: Noun

Irregular spelling and irregular forms: Plural form is "bracelets"

Formal or informal: Can be both formal and informal

Countable or uncountable: Countable

Stress marks: ˈbreɪslət

Synonym: Bangle

An ornamental band, hoop, or chain worn on the wrist or arm

She received a beautiful bracelet as a gift

An ornamental band, hoop, or chain worn on the wrist or arm

Wallet

Title: Wallet

Pronunciation: /ˈwɒlɪt/

Part of speech: Noun

Irregular spelling and irregular forms: Plural form is "wallets"

Formal or informal: Can be both formal and informal

Countable or uncountable: Countable

Stress marks: ˈwɒlɪt

Synonym: Billfold

A small flat folding case, usually of leather, for holding paper money, cards, etc

He kept his cash and credit cards in his wallet

A small flat folding case, usually of leather, for holding paper money, cards, etc

Earring

Title: Earring

Pronunciation: /ˈɪərɪŋ/

Part of speech: Noun

Irregular spelling and irregular forms: Plural form is "earrings"

Formal or informal: Can be both formal and informal

Countable or uncountable: Countable

Stress marks: ˈɪərɪŋ

Synonym: Earbob

Ring

Title: Ring

Pronunciation: /rɪŋ/

Part of speech: Noun

Irregular spelling and irregular forms: Plural form is "rings"

Formal or informal: Can be both formal and informal

Countable or uncountable: Countable

Stress marks: rɪŋ

Synonym: Band

 

A small circular band, typically of precious metal, worn on a finger as an ornament

He presented her with a diamond ring

A small circular band, typically of precious metal, worn on a finger as an ornament

Necklace

Title: Necklace

Pronunciation: /ˈnɛkləs/

Part of speech: Noun

Irregular spelling and irregular forms: Plural form is "necklaces"

Formal or informal: Can be both formal and informal

Countable or uncountable: Countable

Stress marks: ˈnɛkləs

Synonym: Chain

  

 

A piece of jewelry consisting of a chain, string, or band of precious metal, beads, jewels, etc.

She wore a pearl necklace with her evening gown

A piece of jewelry consisting of a chain, string, or band of precious metal, beads, jewels, etc.

Jewelry

Title: Jewelry

Pronunciation: /ˈdʒuːəlri/

Part of speech: Noun

Irregular spelling and irregular forms: Plural form is "jewelries" (less common)

Formal or informal: Can be both formal and informal

Countable or uncountable: Countable and uncountable

Stress marks: ˈdʒuːəlri

Synonym: Ornaments

Personal ornaments, such as rings, necklaces, bracelets, or earrings, that are typically made from

She loved to browse through the jewelry section at the store

Personal ornaments, such as rings, necklaces, bracelets, or earrings, that are typically made from

Perfume

Title: Perfume

Pronunciation: /ˈpɜːfjuːm/

Part of speech: Noun

Irregular spelling and irregular forms: Plural form is "perfumes"

Formal or informal: Can be both formal and informal

Countable or uncountable: Countable and uncountable

Stress marks: ˈpɜːfjuːm

Synonym: Scent

 

 

A fragrant liquid typically made from essential oils extracted from flowers and spices

She sprayed some perfume on her wrist

A fragrant liquid typically made from essential oils extracted from flowers and spices