cloth or woven material
noun
Examples:
• The dress was made from a lightweight cotton fabric.
• She chose a floral fabric for the new curtains.
the underlying structure or essential character of something
noun
Examples:
• Trust is woven into the very fabric of a healthy society.
• The corruption threatened the entire fabric of the institution.
a long narrow band of color that differs from the surrounding surface
noun
Examples:
• The referee's shirt had a bold black stripe running down each side.
• The flag featured three horizontal stripes in red, white, and blue.
a soft white fibrous substance from the seeds of a tropical plant, used to make fabric
noun
Examples:
• The shirt is made of one hundred percent cotton.
• Cotton was one of the most important crops in the American South.
an additional item that complements or enhances a main item, such as clothing or a device
noun
Examples:
• She added a scarf as an accessory to complete her outfit.
• The camera came with several accessories, including a carrying case and extra batteries.
a type of product manufactured by a particular company under a particular name
noun
Examples:
• Which brand of coffee do you prefer?
• The brand is known for its quality.
a deduction from the usual cost of something
noun
Examples:
• Students get a ten percent discount on all purchases.
• The store is offering big discounts this weekend.
the part of a garment that covers the arm
noun
Examples:
• He rolled up his sleeves before washing the dishes.
• The jacket had a small logo stitched onto the left sleeve.
a large cabinet or cupboard used for storing clothes
noun
Examples:
• She hung her dresses neatly in the wardrobe beside the bedroom door.
• They bought a new fitted wardrobe to maximize storage space in the small room.
a fine, lustrous natural fibre produced by silkworms; fabric made from this fibre
noun
Examples:
• She wore a beautiful dress made of pure silk.
• The Silk Road connected ancient China with the Mediterranean world.
a small bag sewn into or on clothing, used for carrying small articles
noun
Examples:
• He put his keys in his jacket pocket.
• She always keeps her phone in her back pocket.
a person who handles payments from customers in a shop or other business
noun
Examples:
• The cashier scanned each item and placed them into bags.
• She thanked the cashier and collected her change.
a small disc sewn on a garment to fasten it, or a device pressed to operate a machine
noun
Examples:
• She pressed the button to call the elevator.
• A button fell off his shirt.
material made from the skin of an animal
noun
Examples:
• He bought a leather jacket for the winter.
• The sofa was upholstered in fine Italian leather.
the folded and sewn edge at the bottom of a piece of clothing or fabric
noun
Examples:
• The tailor shortened the dress by taking in the hem.
• Her skirt had a frayed hem that needed to be repaired.
to fold and sew the edge of a piece of fabric to finish it
verb
Examples:
• She hemmed the curtains before hanging them in the window.
• He asked the tailor to hem his new trousers.
a repeated or regular arrangement of shapes, colours, or designs
noun
Examples:
• The fabric has a beautiful floral pattern.
• They noticed a pattern in the crime data.
the part of a shirt, jacket, or coat that goes around the neck; a band fastened around an animal's neck
noun
Examples:
• He straightened his collar before the interview.
• The dog wore a red collar with its name on the tag.
a fastening device consisting of two strips of interlocking teeth closed or opened by a sliding tab
noun
Examples:
• She struggled to do up the zipper on her winter jacket with cold fingers.
• The zipper on his backpack broke mid-trip, and everything nearly fell out.
the relative extent of something; how large or small something is
noun
Examples:
• What size shoes do you wear?
• The apartment is a good size for two people.
a printed or written document confirming that goods or services have been paid for
noun
Examples:
• Keep your receipt in case you need to return the item.
• The cashier handed her the receipt after the transaction was complete.
a small private room in a clothing store where customers try on garments before buying them
noun
Examples:
• She took three dresses into the fitting room to see which one fit best.
• The fitting room was busy on Saturday afternoon, with a long queue of shoppers waiting.