Word
apparel
Phoneticsap·par·el, stress on the second syllable
US/əˈpæɹəɫ/
UK/ˈæpəɹəl/
Definitions
01clothing
C1 · Advanced Uncountable noun Formal
n. clothing, especially when it is sold in a shop or worn for a specific purpose.
n. clothing or attire in a general sense. Often used in commercial or industrial contexts to categorize garments.
“The shop sells a wide range of athletic apparel for runners and cyclists.”
“The retail giant reported a significant decline in sales within its luxury apparel division during the final quarter of the fiscal year.”
02ship equipment
C2 · Proficiency Uncountable noun Science Technical
n. the equipment of a ship, such as the sails, anchors, and ropes.
n. the functional equipment or 'furniture' of a ship, including masts, rigging, and ground tackle.
“The crew spent the morning inspecting the ship's apparel before setting sail.”
“The historical society funded the restoration of the vessel's original apparel, ensuring the masts and rigging were period-accurate.”
03to dress someone
C2 · Proficiency Literary
v. to dress someone in beautiful or formal clothes.
v. to clothe or attire a person, particularly in an ornamental or formal manner. Transitive and often used in the passive voice.
“The king was appareled in fine silk for the wedding ceremony.”
“The statues were richly appareled in embroidered fabrics for the duration of the religious festival.”
Real-World Examples
“The e-commerce giants, known for selling large volumes of cheap apparel, have been criticised by French officials for driving a surge in fast fashion.” “Apparel giants Uniqlo and Muji and premium sneakers company Onitsuka Tiger have been around for a while, but are rapidly expanding.” Etymology
From Old French apareillier. Doublet of parrel.
Etymology adapted from Wiktionary, available under CC BY-SA 4.0.
Domain
- Exam level
- CambridgeCambridgeCambridge English QualificationsThe exam suite from Cambridge University Press & Assessment, from A1 Movers up to C2 Proficiency. The benchmark names double as CEFR labels.C1 AdvancedIELTSIELTSInternational English Language Testing SystemThe 0–9 band test co-owned by the British Council, IDP, and Cambridge. Used for university entry, work, and migration.7.0–8.0TOEFL iBTTOEFL iBTTest of English as a Foreign Language, Internet-Based TestETS's academic English test, the standard route for US university admissions. Scored 0–120, with a 1–6 scale since 2026.1–6 scale: 5.0–5.595–113TOEICTOEICTest of English for International CommunicationETS's workplace English test, big in Japan and Korea. Listening & Reading scores 10–990 and tops out at C1.945–990
- Frequency
- Frequent
- Level
- C1 · Advanced
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