CLOTHES
things such as dresses and trousers that you wear to cover, protect or decorate your body.
She usually wears smart, casual clothes.
She usually wears smart, casual clothes.
UK TROUSERS // US PANTS
a piece of clothing that covers the lower part of the body from the waist to the feet, consisting of two cylindrical parts, one for each leg, which are joined at the top.
I need a new pair of trousers to go with this jacket.
I need a new pair of trousers to go with this jacket.
DUNGAREES
a pair of trousers with an extra piece of cloth that covers the chest and is held in place by a strap over each shoulder.
His dungarees were covered in grease.
His dungarees were covered in grease.
SHORTS
trousers that end above the knee or reach the knee, which are often worn in hot weather or when playing a sport.
She put on a pair of shorts and a T-shirt.
She put on a pair of shorts and a T-shirt.
BREECHES
short trousers / pants fastened just below the knee, that do not cover the whole of the leg.
riding breeches
riding breeches
JODHPURS
trousers which are loose above the knees and tight below them and which are designed to be worn when riding a horse.
a new pair of jodhpurs
a new pair of jodhpurs
ACCESSORY
something added to clothing, which has a useful or decorative purpose.
Sunglasses are much more than a fashion accessory.
Sunglasses are much more than a fashion accessory.
JEWELLERY
decorative objects worn on your clothes or body which are usually made from valuable metals, such as gold and silver, and precious stones.
a piece of gold / silver jewellery
a piece of gold / silver jewellery
EARRING
a piece of jewellery, usually one of a pair, worn in a hole in the ear or fixed to the ear by a clip.
He was wearing an earring in his left ear.
He was wearing an earring in his left ear.
NECKLACE
a piece of jewellery worn around the neck, such as a chain or a string of decorative stones, beads, etc.
a gold / silver / pearl necklace
a gold / silver / pearl necklace
RING
a circular piece of jewellery worn especially on your finger.
He bought her a diamond / emerald / etc. ring.
He bought her a diamond / emerald / etc. ring.
UK HANDBAG // US PURSE
a small bag for money, keys, make-up, etc. carried especially by women.
I took a coin out of my purse and gave it to the child.
I took a coin out of my purse and gave it to the child.
UK HAIRSLIDE // US BARRETTE
a small decorative piece of plastic, metal or wood that a woman or girl wears in her hair, often to stop it falling in front of her face.
SHOES
one of a pair of coverings for your feet, usually made of a strong material such as leather, with a thick leather or plastic sole (= base) and usually a heel.
He put on / took off his new pair of shoes.
He put on / took off his new pair of shoes.
PLATFORM SHOES
shoes with extremely thick soles which raise the feet from the ground more than usual.
TRACK SHOE
a shoe with short pointed pieces of metal or plastic fixed to the bottom, worn by people who compete in running races.
a pair of track shoes
a pair of track shoes
STILETTO // STILETTO HEELS
a woman's shoe with a narrow high heel.
She was wearing a short skirt and stilettos.
She was wearing a short skirt and stilettos.
UK TRAINER // US SNEAKER
a type of light comfortable shoe that is suitable for playing sport.
a pair of trainers / training shoes
a pair of trainers / training shoes
BOOT
a type of shoe that covers the whole foot and the lower part of the leg.
walking boots
walking boots
Flashcard set info:
Author: Zosia
Main topic: English
Topic: Vocabulary
Published: 14.05.2010
Tags: clothes
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