clothed or clad
ˈklad 
; clothing
; clothing
1
2
: to express or enhance by suitably significant language : couch
treaties clothed in stately phraseology
3
: to endow especially with power or a quality
the nobility in which religion and history can clothe humanity—
D. R. Wallace
D. R. WallaceSynonyms
Examples of clothe in a Sentence
the cost of feeding and clothing your children
they liked to clothe the twins in identical outfits just to confuse people
Recent Examples on the Web
On the evening of April 30, a crowd of agitators — some clad in black or in white masks — arrived on campus to assault members of the encampment by ripping down barricades, hurling objects at the camp and throwing fireworks into the area.
—Teresa Watanabe, Los Angeles Times, 22 May 2024
As the Destiny’s Child star ascends the stairs, a trio of other ushers, all clad in black, materialize around her, forming a barrier on one side that forces her to the right of the staircase.
—K.j. Yossman, Variety, 22 May 2024
See all Example Sentences for clothe 
Teresa Watanabe, Los Angeles Times, 22 May 2024
As the Destiny’s Child star ascends the stairs, a trio of other ushers, all clad in black, materialize around her, forming a barrier on one side that forces her to the right of the staircase.
—K.j. Yossman, Variety, 22 May 2024
See all Example Sentences for clothe
These examples are programmatically compiled from various online sources to illustrate current usage of the word 'clothe.' Any opinions expressed in the examples do not represent those of Merriam-Webster or its editors. Send us feedback about these examples.
Dictionary Entries Near clothe
Cite this Entry
“Clothe.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/clothe. Accessed 28 May. 2024.
Copy CitationLove words? Need even more definitions?
Merriam-Webster unabridged
Share