Garb
noun
Clothes, especially of a particular or formal type.
The guests arrived in evening garb for the gala dinner.
Often appears as...
- evening garb
- formal garb
noun
A role or character which a person uses in a specific context.
She assumed the garb of a politician when she began her campaign.
Often appears as...
- assume the garb
- don the garb
Usage tips
Formal
verb
To dress in a specific outfit or costume.
The actors were garbed in 16th century costumes for the play.
Often appears as...
- garb in
- garb oneself in
noun
Clothes, especially of a particular or formal type.
The guests arrived in evening garb for the gala dinner.
Often appears as...
- evening garb
- formal garb
noun
A role or character which a person uses in a specific context.
She assumed the garb of a politician when she began her campaign.
Often appears as...
- assume the garb
- don the garb
Usage tips
Formal
verb
To dress in a specific outfit or costume.
The actors were garbed in 16th century costumes for the play.
Often appears as...
- garb in
- garb oneself in
Definition 1 of 3
Pro Tip 1/3Cultural Context
Garb can imply cultural or historical clothing styles, important in specific ceremonies or traditions.
She wore traditional Japanese garb during the tea ceremony.
Pro Tip 2/3Visual Impression
Using 'garb' often creates a vivid image of someone's attire in the reader's mind.
The knights were in shining garb, ready for the tournament.
Pro Tip 3/3Formal Occasions
'Garb' is often used to refer to formal or distinctive clothing worn on special occasions.
In his graduation garb, he stood proudly with his peers.
Pro Tip 1/3Cultural Context
Garb can imply cultural or historical clothing styles, important in specific ceremonies or traditions.
She wore traditional Japanese garb during the tea ceremony.
Pro Tip 2/3Visual Impression
Using 'garb' often creates a vivid image of someone's attire in the reader's mind.
The knights were in shining garb, ready for the tournament.
Pro Tip 3/3Formal Occasions
'Garb' is often used to refer to formal or distinctive clothing worn on special occasions.
In his graduation garb, he stood proudly with his peers.
Pro Tip 1/3Cultural Context
Garb can imply cultural or historical clothing styles, important in specific ceremonies or traditions.
She wore traditional Japanese garb during the tea ceremony.
Pro Tip 2/3Visual Impression
Using 'garb' often creates a vivid image of someone's attire in the reader's mind.
The knights were in shining garb, ready for the tournament.
Pro Tip 3/3Formal Occasions
'Garb' is often used to refer to formal or distinctive clothing worn on special occasions.
In his graduation garb, he stood proudly with his peers.
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The Women's Costumes PIPE...
this stuff it's been really nice coming off a lot of contemporary stuff and doing this this whole garb is is pretty quite it's quite dramatic and quite phenomenal and soon as I pursue any benefit of obviously I felt her it's I think it's very important for an actor to really have a conversation at a
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Mentalism, mind reading...
That's why I'm dressed like this, in my most un-TED-like garb. And there was an act, an act known as the Oracle Act. And in the Oracle Act, members of the audience, as I know you have done, would write down secret questions, the sort of questions you might ask a psychic,
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The rise and fall of the...
to raise the imperial throne high into the air. Other inherited aspects of ancient Roman culture could be seen in emperors’ clothing, from traditional military garb to togas, and in the courts, which continued to use Roman law.
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The Women's Costumes PIPE...
this stuff it's been really nice coming off a lot of contemporary stuff and doing this this whole garb is is pretty quite it's quite dramatic and quite phenomenal and soon as I pursue any benefit of obviously I felt her it's I think it's very important for an actor to really have a conversation at a
Video examples
Mentalism, mind reading...
That's why I'm dressed like this, in my most un-TED-like garb. And there was an act, an act known as the Oracle Act. And in the Oracle Act, members of the audience, as I know you have done, would write down secret questions, the sort of questions you might ask a psychic,
Video examples
The rise and fall of the...
to raise the imperial throne high into the air. Other inherited aspects of ancient Roman culture could be seen in emperors’ clothing, from traditional military garb to togas, and in the courts, which continued to use Roman law.
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Quote examples
Adoniram Judson
American Clergyman
The future is in our power. Let us, then, each morning, resolve to send the day into eternity in such a garb as we shall wish it to wear forever. And at night, let us reflect that one more day is irrevocably gone, indelibly marked.
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Edwin Booth
American Actor
The best translations cannot convey to us the strength and exquisite delicacy of thought in its native garb, and he to whom such books are shut flounders about in outer darkness.
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P. Chidambaram
Indian Politician
Criticism of a policy is welcome. But in the garb of criticizing a policy, if you allege that the policy was made for corrupt purposes, I reject it.
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Okieriete Onaodowan
American Actor
It was just really exciting to see dark people in white people's clothing, or what is perceived as white people garb.
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Will Self
English Author
The fictional work is a kind of actor that wears a satirical garb but can put on other costumes as well.
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Adam Clarke
British Theologian
Pride works frequently under a dense mask, and will often assume the garb of humility.
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Livy
Roman Historian
There is nothing that is more often clothed in an attractive garb than a false creed.
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Peter Marino
American Architect
Motorcycle garb is the way I looked to Warhol. Then came the Armani suits.
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Chris Sullivan
American Actor
At my real wedding, I wore traditional Celtic garb - a kilt.
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Sreenivasan
Indian Actor
You don't need to wear a politician's garb to serve public.
Quote examples
Adoniram Judson
American Clergyman
The future is in our power. Let us, then, each morning, resolve to send the day into eternity in such a garb as we shall wish it to wear forever. And at night, let us reflect that one more day is irrevocably gone, indelibly marked.
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Edwin Booth
American Actor
The best translations cannot convey to us the strength and exquisite delicacy of thought in its native garb, and he to whom such books are shut flounders about in outer darkness.
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P. Chidambaram
Indian Politician
Criticism of a policy is welcome. But in the garb of criticizing a policy, if you allege that the policy was made for corrupt purposes, I reject it.
Quote examples
Okieriete Onaodowan
American Actor
It was just really exciting to see dark people in white people's clothing, or what is perceived as white people garb.
Quote examples
Will Self
English Author
The fictional work is a kind of actor that wears a satirical garb but can put on other costumes as well.
Quote examples
Adam Clarke
British Theologian
Pride works frequently under a dense mask, and will often assume the garb of humility.
Quote examples
Livy
Roman Historian
There is nothing that is more often clothed in an attractive garb than a false creed.
Quote examples
Peter Marino
American Architect
Motorcycle garb is the way I looked to Warhol. Then came the Armani suits.
Quote examples
Chris Sullivan
American Actor
At my real wedding, I wore traditional Celtic garb - a kilt.
Quote examples
Sreenivasan
Indian Actor
You don't need to wear a politician's garb to serve public.
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