How do you use "clothes" in a sentence?

I need to buy some new clothes for the interview. She packed enough clothes for a week's holiday. Don't forget to put your dirty clothes in the washing basket.

clothes

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Meaning: Items worn to cover the body, such as shirts, trousers, and dresses

衣服，服装

ropa, vestimenta

衣服、服

옷, 의복

The word 'clothes' refers to items worn to cover the body, such as shirts, trousers, and dresses. It's always plural—there's no singular 'clothe' for this meaning. 'Clothing' is a more formal synonym. 'Change your clothes' and 'put on clothes' are common phrases.

「clothes」是指穿在身上遮盖身体的物品，如衬衫、裤子和连衣裙。它总是复数形式——没有单数的「clothe」表示这个意思。「clothing」是更正式的同义词。「change your clothes」和「put on clothes」是常见的短语。

La palabra «clothes» se refiere a prendas que se usan para cubrir el cuerpo, como camisas, pantalones y vestidos. Siempre es plural; no hay singular «clothe» para este significado. «Clothing» es un sinónimo más formal. «Change your clothes» y «put on clothes» son frases comunes.

「clothes」は、シャツ、ズボン、ドレスなど、体を覆うために着用するアイテムを指します。常に複数形で、この意味での単数形「clothe」はありません。「clothing」はより正式な同義語です。「change your clothes」や「put on clothes」はよく使われるフレーズです。

'clothes'는 셔츠, 바지, 드레스 등 몸을 가리기 위해 입는 물건을 가리킵니다. 항상 복수형으로 사용되며, 이 의미의 단수형 'clothe'는 없습니다. 'clothing'은 더 격식 있는 동의어입니다. 'change your clothes'(옷을 갈아입다)와 'put on clothes'(옷을 입다)가 자주 쓰이는 표현입니다.

Examples

I need to buy some new clothes for the interview.
我需要为面试买些新衣服。
Necesito comprar ropa nueva para la entrevista.
面接用に新しい服を買う必要があります。
면접을 위해 새 옷을 사야 합니다.
She packed enough clothes for a week's holiday.
她打包了足够一周假期穿的衣服。
Ella empacó suficiente ropa para una semana de vacaciones.
彼女は1週間の休暇に十分な服を詰めました。
그녀는 일주일 휴가에 충분한 옷을 챙겼습니다.
Don't forget to put your dirty clothes in the washing basket.
别忘了把脏衣服放进洗衣篮里。
No olvides poner tu ropa sucia en el cesto de la colada.
汚れた服を洗濯かごに入れるのを忘れないで。
더러운 옷을 빨래 바구니에 넣는 것을 잊지 마세요.

Pronunciation

Usage Guide

Context: general

Tone: neutral

Origin & History

From Old English 'clāthas', plural of 'clāth' meaning 'cloth, garment'. While 'cloth' survives as a singular for fabric, 'clothes' lost its singular form in modern English.

Cultural Context

Era: Modern

Generation: All ages

Social background: Universal

Story & Trivia

The word 'clothes' comes from Old English 'clāthas,' the plural of 'clāth' (cloth). Interestingly, while 'cloth' survives as a singular noun meaning fabric, 'clothes' lost its singular form entirely in modern English.