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Clothing and fabrics

Materials, clothes and the ways people choose to dress.

A1A2B1B210 words · 3 examples each
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Found: 10 words

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cloth

noun · 3 examples
  1. We need some cloth to cover the table.
  2. This bag is made from thick cloth.
  3. She bought a metre of cloth for the project.

fabric

noun · 3 examples
  1. This fabric feels soft against my skin.
  2. We chose a strong fabric for the curtains.
  3. The chair is covered in striped fabric.

silk

noun · 3 examples
  1. Her scarf is made of silk.
  2. This dress contains both wool and silk.
  3. The shop sells fine silk for making ties.

costume

noun · 3 examples
  1. He wore a pirate costume to the party.
  2. The actor tried on her costume before the show.
  3. We made a simple costume from old clothes.

underwear

noun · 3 examples
  1. I packed clean underwear for the trip.
  2. This drawer is for socks and underwear.
  3. She bought some cotton underwear at the shop.

outfit

noun · 3 examples
  1. I need a warm outfit for the walk.
  2. Her blue outfit matches the bag.
  3. He chose a comfortable outfit for the journey.

make-up

noun · 3 examples
  1. She removed her make-up before bed.
  2. This actor wears heavy make-up on stage.
  3. I keep my make-up in a small bag.

fashion

noun · 3 examples
  1. She follows fashion but chooses clothes she likes.
  2. The shop sells books about fashion.
  3. This hat was once the height of fashion.

style

noun · 3 examples
  1. I like the simple style of this chair.
  2. The two houses have a similar style.
  3. Her coat has a classic style.

appearance

noun · 3 examples
  1. A new coat of paint can change the appearance of the room.
  2. He checked his appearance in the mirror.
  3. The building has a modern appearance.

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