toggery

noun

ˈtä-g(ə-)rē How to pronounce toggery (audio)
Definition of toggerynext
as in clothes
covering for the human body inmates wearing regulation prison toggery

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Recent Examples of toggery In the post-housebound era, if casual toggery becomes the norm for work, will underwire bras go the way of ties, suits and vertiginous heels? — Washington Post, 7 Jan. 2022
Recent Examples of Synonyms for toggery
  1. clothing
  2. attire
  3. dress
  4. apparel
  5. wear
Noun
  • The rise of cheaper fashion and athletic clothing subsequently put pressure on premium denim.
    — Tatiana Sataua, Fortune, 25 Oct. 2026
  • Thrifting, attending clothing swaps and raiding friends' and family members' closets are all ways to avoid buying new costumes.
    — Arkansas Online, Arkansas Online, 24 Oct. 2026
Definition of clothing
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
  • So Wednesday, her parents — Joe and Jennie — showed up to districts in protect-women's-sports attire to honor their daughter's courage.
    — Matt Calkins OutKick, FOXNews.com, 23 Oct. 2026
Definition of attire
Noun
  • Sparkling metallic accents and starry motifs light up a halter dress, a sophisticated pajama pantsuit or a sheer chiffon gown with billowing sleeves, and sequins shine on a short sleeveless dress through a festive lens.
    — Luisa Zargani, Footwear News, 21 Oct. 2026
  • Well, that Attersee dress—last April or something, the alert popped up.
    — Marisa Meltzer, Vanity Fair, 21 Oct. 2026
Definition of dress
Noun
  • Indeed, even after modern jeans were invented in the late 19th century, denim continued to be used to make such apparel as work jackets, prison uniforms, naval fatigues, and jumpsuits.
    — Britannica Editors, Encyclopedia Britannica, 23 Oct. 2026
  • The unified commerce agent bridging TV and mobile devices also creates a cross-screen funnel that allows fashion apparel brands to capture spontaneous consumer interest and turn passive discovery into direct-to-consumer sales.
    — Arthur Zaczkiewicz, Footwear News, 23 Oct. 2026
Definition of apparel
Noun
  • The loss of Flyte and Coe (Tom Brooke) earlier in the season leaves the Horses a little worse for wear, but Slow Horses has one parting blow for our semi-competent hero, River (Jack Lowden), before the season ends.
    — Fran Hoepfner, Vulture, 21 Oct. 2026
  • That staying power isn't guaranteed when the product is used on the cheeks and nose instead of the eyebrows, but its long-wear formula may help explain why Eilish chose it for her pre-show makeup routine.
    — Ashley Lynch, Kansas City Star, 21 Oct. 2026
Definition of wear

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“Toggery.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/toggery. Accessed 28 Oct. 2026.

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