Apparels

Part of speech: noun, verb

Definitions

1. Clothing or garments collectively worn to cover the body; items of attire that include a variety of clothing types and accessories; a term encompassing various articles of dress, often signifying personal style and fashion choices
2. Articles of clothing and accessories worn for comfort, protection, or style; a broad category that includes outfits, footwear, and headwear; items that serve both functional and aesthetic purposes in daily life
3. Various types of dress and accessories that contribute to one's personal presentation; the overall term for items worn to express individuality or cultural identity; a collective reference to fashionable garments and accessories

Etymology: "Apparels" is the third-person singular form of the verb "apparel," which comes from Old French "apareillier," meaning "to make ready or prepare." It is a doublet of "parrel," the nautical term for the loop that fastens a yard to a mast, and both trace back to the same idea of fitting something out for use.

Synonyms: clothes, garments, attire, clothing, wear

Antonyms: nakedness, nudity