B2nounformalfashionbusiness
US/ˈɡɑːr.mənt/
UK/ˈɡɑː.mənt/
a piece of clothing
In context
Each garment is checked for flaws before it leaves the factory.
Please keep the receipt if you want to return a garment.
The garment industry employs thousands of workers in this region.
Words that go with garment
noun + noun
- garment factoryThe garment factory makes uniforms for hotels.
- garment industryThe garment industry is a major exporter.
- garment workerGarment workers asked for better pay.
- garment manufacturerThe garment manufacturer exports to Europe.
- garment labelCheck the garment label for washing instructions.
adjective + noun
- outer garmentPlease leave your outer garment in the cloakroom.
Common mistakes
Incorrect:
garments are very expensive (for clothes in general)Correct: clothes are very expensive