Fashion

Lesson 2

Apron

Title: Apron

Pronunciation: /ˈeɪprən/

Part of speech: noun

Formal or informal: Informal

Countable or uncountable: Countable

Synonym: smock

 

A protective garment worn over the front of one’s clothes

She wore an apron while cooking to keep her clothes clean

A protective garment worn over the front of one’s clothes

Badge

Title: Badge

Pronunciation: /bædʒ/

Part of speech: noun

Formal or informal: Formal

Countable or uncountable: Countable

Synonym: emblem

A small piece of metal, plastic, or cloth bearing a design or words

He proudly displayed his police badge on his uniform

A small piece of metal, plastic, or cloth bearing a design or words

Bathrobe

Title: Bathrobe

Pronunciation: /ˈbɑːθroʊb/

Part of speech: noun

Formal or informal: Informal

Countable or uncountable: Countable

Synonym: dressing gown

A loose-fitting robe worn before or after bathing or as a dressing gown

She wrapped herself in a plush bathrobe after getting out of the shower

A loose-fitting robe worn before or after bathing or as a dressing gown

Cardigan

Title: Cardigan

Pronunciation: /ˈkɑːrdɪɡən/

Part of speech: noun

Countable or uncountable: Countable

Synonym: sweater

 

a knitted sweater fastening down the front, typically with buttons or a zipper

She wore a cozy cardigan over her blouse on chilly evenings

a knitted sweater fastening down the front, typically with buttons or a zipper

Helmet

Title: Helmet

Pronunciation: /ˈhelmɪt/

Part of speech: noun

Countable or uncountable: Countable

Stress marks: ˈhelmɪt

Synonym: headgear

A hard protective covering worn on the head, often used by motorcyclists, soldiers, or athletes

The construction worker always wears a helmet on the job site

A hard protective covering worn on the head, often used by motorcyclists, soldiers, or athletes

Masquerade

Title: Masquerade

Pronunciation: /ˌmæskəˈreɪd/

Part of speech: noun (also verb)

Countable or uncountable: Countable (as a noun)

Transitive or intransitive: Intransitive (as a verb)

Stress marks: ˌmæskəˈreɪd (noun), ˈmæskəˌreɪd (verb)

Synonym: disguise

Opposite: reality

a false show or pretense; a social gathering where guests wear masks and costumes

The charity ball was a masquerade, with guests wearing elaborate masks and costumes

a false show or pretense; a social gathering where guests wear masks and costumes

Miniskirt

Title: Miniskirt

Pronunciation: /ˈmɪniskɜrt/

Part of speech: noun

Formal or informal: Informal

Countable or uncountable: Countable

Synonym: short skirt

Opposite: maxi skirt

 

a very short skirt, typically ending above the knee

She wore a miniskirt with tights in the winter

a very short skirt, typically ending above the knee

Jersey

Title: Jersey

Pronunciation: /ˈdʒɜrzi/

Part of speech: noun (also adjective)

Countable or uncountable: Countable (as a noun)

Synonym: shirt (as a noun), jersey fabric (as an adjective)

 

a knitted shirt or top made of jersey fabric; also, relating to the island of Jersey in the English

He wore a comfortable jersey on his morning run

a knitted shirt or top made of jersey fabric; also, relating to the island of Jersey in the English

vest

Title: vest

 

Pronunciation: /vest/

Part of speech: noun (also verb)

Irregular spelling and irregular forms:

Irregular form as a verb (past tense): vested

Formal or informal:

Noun - Formal or informal

Verb - Formal

Countable or uncountable:

Noun - Countable

Verb - Transitive

Synonym:

Noun - waistcoat

Verb - empower

Opposite:

Noun - sleeveless top

Verb - divest

 

 

a sleeveless garment worn over a shirt; also, to confer power, authority, property, etc.

Noun example - He wore a vest under his suit jacket Verb example - The board decided to vest more authority in the CEO

a sleeveless garment worn over a shirt; also, to confer power, authority, property, etc.

Fabric

Title: Fabric

Pronunciation: /ˈfæbrɪk/

Part of speech: noun

Irregular spelling and irregular forms:Irregular plural form : fabrics

Formal or informal:Formal

 

Countable or uncountable:Countable

 

Stress marks:ˈfæbrɪk

 

Synonym:material

 

A material produced by weaving or knitting textile fibers; cloth

She chose a soft fabric for the curtains

A material produced by weaving or knitting textile fibers; cloth

Denim

Title: Denim

Pronunciation:/ˈdenɪm/

Part of speech:noun

Irregular spelling and irregular forms:Irregular plural form : denims

Formal or informal:Formal or informal

 

Countable or uncountable:Countable

 

Synonym:jean fabric

 

a sturdy cotton twill fabric, typically blue, used for jeans, overalls, and other clothing

She wore denim jeans and a white t-shirt

a sturdy cotton twill fabric, typically blue, used for jeans, overalls, and other clothing

Lace

Title: Lace

Pronunciation:/leɪs/

Part of speech:noun (also verb)

Irregular spelling and irregular forms:Irregular plural form : laces

Formal or informal:Formal or informal

 

Countable or uncountable:Countable (as a noun)

 

Transitive or intransitive:Transitive (as a verb)

 

Synonym:openwork fabric (as a noun)

 

Opposite:solid fabric

 

 

a delicate fabric made of yarn or thread in an open weblike pattern; to fasten with laces

She wore a dress with lace sleeves

a delicate fabric made of yarn or thread in an open weblike pattern; to fasten with laces

Lining

Title: Lining

Pronunciation:/ˈlaɪnɪŋ/

Part of speech:noun (also adjective)

Irregular spelling and irregular forms:Irregular plural form : linings

Formal or informal:Formal or informal

 

Countable or uncountable:Countable (as a noun)

 

Transitive or intransitive:Transitive (as an adjective)

 

Synonym:inner layer (as a noun)

 

Opposite:exposed inner surface

 

a layer of material covering the inner surface of something

The coat had a warm lining

a layer of material covering the inner surface of something

silk

Title: silk

Pronunciation:/sɪlk/

Part of speech:noun (also adjective)

Irregular spelling and irregular forms:Irregular plural form : silks

Formal or informal:Formal or informal

 

Countable or uncountable:Countable (as a noun)

 

Synonym:silk fabric (as a noun)

 

Opposite:rough fabric

 

 

a fine, strong, soft, lustrous fiber produced by silkworms; also, made of silk

She wore a silk scarf around her neck

a fine, strong, soft, lustrous fiber produced by silkworms; also, made of silk

Hood

Title: Hood

Pronunciation:/hʊd/

Part of speech:noun (also verb)

Irregular spelling and irregular forms:Irregular plural form : hoods 

Formal or informal:Formal or informal 

 

Countable or uncountable:Countable 

 

Transitive or intransitive:Intransitive 

 

Synonym:head covering 

 

Opposite:uncovered head

 

a covering for the head and neck with an opening for the face; to cover something with a hood

She pulled up her hood to protect herself from the rain

a covering for the head and neck with an opening for the face; to cover something with a hood

Zipper

Title: Zipper

Pronunciation: /ˈzɪpər/

Part of speech: noun (also verb)

Countable or uncountable: Countable (as a noun)

Transitive or intransitive: Transitive (as a verb)

Stress marks: ˈzɪpər

Synonym: fastener

A device consisting of two flexible strips of metal or plastic with interlocking projections closed

She zipped up her jacket before going outside

A device consisting of two flexible strips of metal or plastic with interlocking projections closed

Collection

Title: Collection

Pronunciation: /kəˈlɛkʃən/

Part of speech: noun

Countable or uncountable: Countable

Stress marks: kəˈlɛkʃən

Synonym: assortment

Opposite: scattering

a group of objects or works gathered for study, exhibition, or keeping together

She had a large collection of vintage records

a group of objects or works gathered for study, exhibition, or keeping together

costume

Title: costume

Pronunciation: /ˈkɒstjuːm/

Part of speech: noun (also verb)

 

Countable or uncountable: Countable (as a noun)

Transitive or intransitive: Transitive (as a verb)

Stress marks: ˈkɒstjuːm

Synonym: outfit

Opposite: everyday clothes

a set of clothes in a style typical of a particular country or historical period

She wore a pirate costume for Halloween

a set of clothes in a style typical of a particular country or historical period

Designer

Title: Designer

Pronunciation: /dɪˈzaɪnər/

Part of speech: noun (also adjective)

Countable or uncountable: Countable (as a noun)

Stress marks: dɪˈzaɪnər

Synonym: creator

Opposite: imitator

a person who plans the form, look, or workings of something before it is made or built

She bought a designer dress for the special occasion

a person who plans the form, look, or workings of something before it is made or built

Modeling

Title: Modeling

Pronunciation: /ˈmɒdəlɪŋ/

Part of speech: noun (also verb)

Countable or uncountable: Countable (as a noun)

Transitive or intransitive: Transitive (as a verb)

Stress marks: ˈmɒdəlɪŋ

Synonym: posing

Opposite: reality

the act of posing for an artist, photographer, or sculptor

She enjoyed modeling for fashion magazines

the act of posing for an artist, photographer, or sculptor

Outfit

Title: Outfit

Pronunciation: /ˈaʊtfɪt/

Part of speech: noun (also verb)

Countable or uncountable: Countable (as a noun)

Transitive or intransitive: Transitive (as a verb)

Synonym: ensemble

Opposite: mismatched clothes

a set of clothes worn together, typically for a particular occasion or purpose

She put together a stylish outfit for the party

a set of clothes worn together, typically for a particular occasion or purpose

wardrobe

Title: wardrobe

 Pronunciation:/ˈwɔːdrəʊb/

Part of speech:noun

Irregular spelling and irregular forms:Irregular plural form : wardrobes

Formal or informal:Formal

 

Countable or uncountable:Countable 

 

Synonym:clothing collection

 

 

A person’s entire collection of clothes; a large, tall cupboard used for storing clothes

She organized her wardrobe by color

A person’s entire collection of clothes; a large, tall cupboard used for storing clothes

Casual

Title: Casual

Pronunciation:/ˈkæʒuəl/

Part of speech:noun (also adjective)

Irregular spelling and irregular forms:Irregular comparative form : more casual

Formal or informal:Formal or informal

 

Countable or uncountable:Countable (as a noun) 

 

Synonym:informal wear

 

Opposite:formal wear

 

 

Not formal; relaxed and unconcerned; designed for everyday use Irregular spelling

She preferred casual attire for weekend outings

Not formal; relaxed and unconcerned; designed for everyday use  Irregular spelling

Glamorous

Title: Glamorous

 

Pronunciation:/ˈɡlæmərəs/

Part of speech:noun (also adjective)

Irregular spelling and irregular forms:Irregular comparative form : more glamorous

Formal or informal:Formal or informal

Countable or uncountable:Countable (as a noun)

Synonym:attractive and exciting

Opposite:plain and ordinary

 

 

Having an attractive, exciting quality that makes people admire you

She wore a glamorous evening gown

Having an attractive, exciting quality that makes people admire you

Matching

Title: Matching

Pronunciation:/ˈmætʃɪŋ/

Part of speech:noun (also adjective)

Irregular spelling and irregular forms:Irregular comparative form : more matching

Formal or informal:Formal or informal

 

Countable or uncountable:Countable (as a noun)

 

Synonym:coordinating set

 

Opposite:mismatched

 

a set of things that are similar; having the same pattern, color, etc. as something else

She wore matching earrings and necklace

a set of things that are similar; having the same pattern, color, etc. as something else

Plain

Title: Plain

Pronunciation:/pleɪn/

Part of speech:noun (also adjective)

Irregular spelling and irregular forms:Irregular comparative form : plainer 

Formal or informal:Formal or informal 

 

Countable or uncountable:Countable (as a noun)  

 

Synonym:simple 

 

Opposite:decorated and fancy

 

 

not decorated; simple; ordinary; not beautiful; not interesting; not bright; not sweet

She wore a plain white t-shirt

not decorated; simple; ordinary; not beautiful; not interesting; not bright; not sweet

striped

Title: striped

Pronunciation: /straɪpt/

Part of speech: adjective

Countable or uncountable: Countable

Synonym: lined

Opposite: plain

 

marked or decorated with stripes

She wore a striped shirt to the party

marked or decorated with stripes

stylish

Title: stylish

Pronunciation: /ˈstaɪlɪʃ/

Part of speech: adjective

Synonym: chic

Opposite: unfashionable

 

Fashionable and attractive

She had a stylish haircut

Fashionable and attractive

Undressed

Title: Undressed

Pronunciation: /ʌnˈdrɛst/

Part of speech: adjective (also adverb)

Synonym: naked

Opposite: dressed

 

Not wearing any clothes; without clothes; not dressed; without clothing

She felt undressed without her usual accessories

Not wearing any clothes; without clothes; not dressed; without clothing

wooly

Title: wooly

 

Pronunciation:/ˈwʊli/

Part of speech:noun (also adjective)

Definition:made of wool or resembling wool in texture or appearance

Irregular spelling and irregular forms:Irregular comparative form : woolier

Example:She wore a wooly sweater in the winter.

Countable or uncountable:Countable (as a noun)

Synonym:woolen

Opposite:smooth and sleek

 

 

Made of wool or resembling wool in texture or appearance

She wore a wooly sweater in the winter

Made of wool or resembling wool in texture or appearance