vestiary

ves·ti·ary

noun \ˈves-tē-ˌer-ē, ˈvesh-chē-\

Definition of VESTIARY

1

: a room where clothing is kept

2

: clothing, raiment

Examples of VESTIARY

1. <in Gainsborough's paintings women are almost always portrayed in a varicolored vestiary of satin and silk>

Origin of VESTIARY

Middle English vestiarie, from Latin vestiarium — more at vestry

First Known Use: 14th century

Related to VESTIARY

Synonyms: apparel, attire, clobber [British slang], clothes, costumery, dress, duds, garments, gear, habiliment(s), habit [archaic], rags, raiment, rig, rigging, threads, toggery, togs, clothing, vestments, vesture, wear, wearables, weeds

Related Words: garderobe, wardrobe; array, bravery, caparison, finery, gaiety (also gayety), glad rags, pretties, regalia, trim; foofaraw, frippery, gaudery, tawdry, trumpery [archaic]; tatters; costume, ensemble, frock, garb, getup, guise, livery, outfit; civvies (also civies), mufti; couture, prêt-à-porter (or pret-a-porter), ready-to-wear, tailoring; activewear, loungewear, outerwear, playwear, sportswear; nightclothes, sleepwear, smallclothes, underclothes, underwear; haberdashery, menswear

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Rhymes with VESTIARY

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