Verb
men attired in tuxedos for the awards banquet Noun
Proper attire is required at the restaurant.
needed some snazzy attire for the job interview
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Verb
At the age of 93 in 2018, Saint, who had been so memorably attired in her classic films, appeared at the 90th Academy Awards ceremony to present the Oscar for Best Costume Design (Phantom Thread won).—
Greg Evans,
Deadline,
6 Oct. 2026 Always elegantly attired, always thirsty, never drunk.—
Condé Nast,
Condé Nast Traveler,
4 June 2026
Noun
Hiding his Caesar cut under his signature New York Yankees cap and adorned with a glittery stack of gold chains, JAY-Z kept his setlist as tight as his concert attire of bulletproof vests.—
Adelle Platon,
VIBE.com,
24 Oct. 2026 As fans showcased their love for Ditka with their attire and more, a moment of silence was held for him before kickoff.—
Scott Thompson Outkick,
FOXNews.com,
23 Oct. 2026 See All Example Sentences for attire
Word History
Etymology
Verb and Noun
Middle English, from Anglo-French atirer to equip, prepare, attire, from a- (from Latin ad-) + tire order, rank, of Germanic origin; akin to Old English tīr glory, ornament
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