attire
pronunciation
How to pronounce attire in British English:
UK [əˈtaɪə(r)]
How to pronounce attire in American English:
US [əˈtaɪər]
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- Noun:
- clothing of a distinctive style or for a particular occasion
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- Verb:
- put on special clothes to appear particularly appealing and attractive
Word Origin
- attire
- attire: see tyre
- attire (v.)
- c. 1300, "to fit out, equip; to dress in finery, to adorn," from Old French atirier "to equip, ready, prepare," from a- "to" + tire "order, row, dress" (see tier). Related: Attired; attiring.
- attire (n.)
- c. 1300, "equipment of a man-at-arms; fine apparel," from attire (v.).
Example
- 1. The chief 's attention to detail extended to attire and furniture .
- 2. Proper winter attire protects your body from prolonged exposure to the cold .
- 3. She respects their job and is aware of what is appropriate attire for saudi women .
- 4. A man in formal japanese attire stands in front of a strikingly tall woman in a dark kimono .
- 5. They were conscious of social codes and proper attire , and rarely said anything profound .