Clothes and accessories – English vocabulary
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26 English words with meanings: boots, bracelet, button, cap, casual… Study them with flashcards, quizzes and AI speaking practice on OpenQuiz.
Part of the learning path: Vocabulary in Daily Life - Pre-intermediate and intermediate
Word list
- boots /bu:ts/ (noun) — strong shoes that cover the foot and ankle
Example:I wore boots in the snow.
Synonyms: sturdy shoes, ankle boots - bracelet /'breɪslət/ (noun) — a ring of jewelry worn around the wrist
Example:She wore a silver bracelet.
Synonyms: bangle, wristlet - button /'bʌtn/ (noun) — a small round piece used to fasten clothing
Example:One button is missing from my shirt.
Synonyms: fastener, snap - cap /kæp/ (noun) — a soft hat with a visor
Example:He wore a cap to keep the sun out of his eyes.
Synonyms: hat, baseball cap - casual /'kæʒuəl/ (adjective) — comfortable and not formal
Example:She chose a casual outfit for the party.
Synonyms: informal, relaxed - clothes /kləʊðz/ (noun) — Things people wear to cover their body.
Example:Her clothes were wet from the rain.
Synonyms: clothing, garments - collar /'kɒlə/ (noun) — the part of a shirt or coat that goes around the neck
Example:His shirt had a stiff collar.
Synonyms: neckband, lapel - designer label /dɪ'zaɪnə 'leɪbəl/ (noun) — A well-known brand name on expensive clothes.
Example:She bought a designer label dress.
Synonyms: brand name, luxury brand - dresses (well) /'drɛsɪz wɛl/ (phrase) — wears clothes in a neat and attractive way
Example:He dresses well for interviews.
Synonyms: dresses neatly, is well dressed - haircut /'hɛr,kʌt/ (noun) — the way someone's hair is cut and styled
Example:I got a short haircut yesterday.
Synonyms: hair style, trim - navy blue /,neɪvi 'blu:/ (adjective) — a very dark blue color
Example:She wore a navy blue dress.
Synonyms: dark blue, deep blue - pink /pɪŋk/ (adjective) — a light red color
Example:Her shirt is pink.
Synonyms: light red, rose - pocket /'pɒkɪt/ (noun) — a small sewn opening in clothes for carrying things
Example:He kept his keys in his pocket.
Synonyms: pouch, compartment - pointed /'pɔɪntɪd/ (adjective) — having a sharp end that comes to a tip
Example:Be careful of the pointed pencil.
Synonyms: sharp, tapered - purple /'pɝ:pəl/ (adjective) — a color made by mixing red and blue
Example:She painted the wall purple.
Synonyms: violet, lilac - put sth on [put clothes on your body] /pʊt ɒn/ (phrase) — to place clothes on your body
Example:She put on her shoes quickly.
Synonyms: wear, dress in - sleeve /sli:v/ (noun) — the part of a shirt or coat that covers the arm
Example:The jacket has long sleeves.
Synonyms: arm covering - smart [well-dressed] /smɑ:rt/ (adjective) — neat, stylish, and well dressed
Example:He looks smart in his new suit.
Synonyms: neat, stylish, well dressed - stripe /straɪp/ (noun) — a long narrow line of color
Example:The shirt has a blue stripe.
Synonyms: band, streak, line - stylish /'staɪlɪʃ/ (adjective) — fashionable and attractive in appearance
Example:She wore a stylish black coat.
Synonyms: fashionable, trendy, smart - suit n /su:t/ (noun) — a set of matching jacket and trousers worn for formal occasions
Example:He wore a dark suit to the meeting.
Synonyms: jacket and trousers, formal wear - suit v /su:t/ (verb) — To look good on someone.
Example:That blue shirt suits you well.
Synonyms: look good on, fit, match - sunglasses /'sʌn,ɡlæsɪz/ (noun) — Glasses with dark lenses that protect your eyes from bright light.
Example:She wore sunglasses on the bright beach.
Synonyms: shades, dark glasses - sweater /'swetər/ (noun) — a warm knitted piece of clothing worn on the upper body
Example:I wear a sweater when it is cold.
Synonyms: jumper, pullover - take sth off /teɪk ,sʌmθɪŋ ɒf/ (phrase) — to remove clothes from your body
Example:Please take your shoes off at the door.
Synonyms: remove, pull off - undo /ʌn'du:/ (verb) — to open or loosen something that was fastened
Example:Undo the button before you sit down.
Synonyms: unfasten, open
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