C1nounformalfashion
US/əˈtaɪər/
UK/əˈtaɪə/
clothes, especially a particular kind of clothes for a special occasion
In context
Formal attire is required for the awards ceremony.
The company allows staff to wear casual attire on Fridays.
Guests wore traditional attire to celebrate the festival.
Words that go with attire
adjective + noun
- formal attirePlease note that formal attire is expected at dinner.
- traditional attireThe dancers performed in traditional attire.
- casual attireCasual attire is fine for the team trip.
- appropriate attireVisitors to the temple must wear appropriate attire.
noun + noun
- business attireCandidates should arrive in business attire.
Common mistakes
Incorrect:
She wore a beautiful attire.Correct: She wore beautiful attire.