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Clothing.
Nouns.
- bathing suit (plural: suits) a swimsuit.
- belt (plural: belts) a band of cloth, leather, etc, worn, usually around the waist, to support clothing; carry tools.
- blazer (plural: blazers) a lightweight sports coat having pockets and notched lapels.
- blouse (plural: blouses) a woman’s or child’s loosely fitting shirt that extends to the waist or slightly below.
- boot (plural: boots) protective footgear covering the foot and part of the leg.
- cap (plural: caps) a usually soft and close-fitting head covering, either having no brim or with a visor.
- clothes wearing apparel; garments.
- clothing wearing apparel.
- coat (plural: coats) an outer garment extending to the waist or below.
- dress (plural: dresses) a one-piece garment for a woman, consisting of a skirt and bodice.
- glove (plural: gloves) handcovering with a separate sheath for each finger.
- hat (plural: hats) a shaped covering for the head worn for warmth, as a fashion item, or as part of a uniform.
- jacket (plural: jackets) A jacket is a garment for the upper body, usually extending below the hips. A jacket typically has sleeves and fastens in the front or slightly on the side. It is normally lighter than a coat.
- jeans a hard-wearing casual trousers made of denim or other cotton fabric.
- mitten (plural: mittens) a covering for the hand that encases the thumb separately and the four fingers together.
- pants (plural: trousers) an outer garment that covers the body below the waist, usually to the ankles, and is divided into sections to fit each leg separately.
- parka (plural: parkas) a coat or jacket with a hood and usually a warm lining for cold-weather wear.
- sandal (plural: sandals) a low-cut shoe fastened to the foot by an ankle strap.
- scarf (plural: scarves) a long piece of cloth worn about the head, neck, or shoulders.
- skirt (plural: skirts) a garment hanging from the waist and worn especially by women and girls.
- shirt (plural: shirts) a garment for the upper part of the body, typically having a collar, sleeves, and a front opening.
- shoe (plural: shoes) a covering shaped to fit the foot, especially one ending below the ankle.
- shorts short trousers that reach only to the knees or thighs.
- sneaker (plural: sneakers) a shoe designed for outdoor activity, usually made of canvas with a rubber sole.
- sock (plural: socks) a garment that covers the foot and part of the leg usually made of cotton or wool and worn for warmth or for protection from abrasion from a shoe or boot.
- suit (plural: suits) a set of garments (usually including a jacket and trousers or skirt) for outerwear all of the same fabric and color.
- sweater (plural: sweaters) a garment for the upper body of wool, cotton, or synthetic yarn, typically knitted, having long sleeves, and worn in cold weather.
- tie (plural: ties) a band of decorative fabric worn around the neck under the collar and tied in front with the ends hanging down or looped into a bow.
- T-shirt (plural: T-shirts) a lightweight, usually knitted, pullover shirt, typically with short sleeves and a collarless round neckline, worn as an undershirt or outer garment.
- underwear clothing worn next to the skin under outer clothes.
- windbreaker (plural: windbreakers) a light, wind-resistant outer jacket with close-fitting, often elasticized cuffs and waistband.
Accessories, jewelry and glasses
- bag (plural: bags) a handbag; a purse.
- bracelet (plural: bracelets) an ornamental band or chain encircling the wrist or arm.
- comb (plural: combs) a strip of plastic, metal, or wood with a row of narrow teeth, used for untangling or arranging the hair.
- glasses a pair of lenses mounted in a light frame, used to correct faulty vision or protect the eyes.
- necklace (plural: necklaces) a piece of jewelry worn around the neck, as a chain or a string of gemstones, pearls, etc.
- purse (plural: purses) a usually closable bag used for carrying keys, a wallet, and other personal items, especially by women.
- ring (plural: rings) a small circular band, generally made of precious metal and often set with jewels, worn on the finger.
- sunglasses eyeglasses with tinted or polarizing lenses to protect the eyes from the sun’s glare.
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VISUAL VOCABULARY
- Men’s clothing
- Women’s clothing
- Children’s clothing
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