Examples of attire in a Sentence
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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Brian Niemietz, New York Daily News, 17 Mar. 2025
In a portrait that is emblematic of her art, Gottfried photographed a circus entertainer dressed in a top hat and white tie, accompanied by his two canine partners, also formally attired, the large Doberman pinscher in a white tie and a turban, the miniature pinscher with a frilly collar.
—Arthur Lubow, New York Times, 20 Feb. 2025
San Diego Union-Tribune, 7 Apr. 2025
In early March, the Paris in Love star shared photos of her family of four dressed in black tie attire for the 2025 Oscars.
—Hannah Sacks, People.com, 7 Apr. 2025
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Verb
The White House posted photos of the president dressed in golfing attire the previous evening while watching U.S. forces hit Houthis rebels in Yemen who’ve been targeting Israeli and U.S. vessels in the Red Sea.
—Brian Niemietz, New York Daily News, 17 Mar. 2025
In a portrait that is emblematic of her art, Gottfried photographed a circus entertainer dressed in a top hat and white tie, accompanied by his two canine partners, also formally attired, the large Doberman pinscher in a white tie and a turban, the miniature pinscher with a frilly collar.
—Arthur Lubow, New York Times, 20 Feb. 2025
Noun
Guests ages 21 or older are invited to wear prom attire and can meet scientists, get involved at the San Diego Archaeological Center, dig up fossils at the Paleo demo lab, dance along to live music and meet various local organizations.
—San Diego Union-Tribune, 7 Apr. 2025
In early March, the Paris in Love star shared photos of her family of four dressed in black tie attire for the 2025 Oscars.
—Hannah Sacks, People.com, 7 Apr. 2025
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“Attire.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/attire. Accessed 13 Apr. 2025.
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attire
1 of 2 verb
at·tire
ə-ˈtī(ə)r 
attired; attiring
: to put clothes and especially special or fine clothes on
attire
2 of 2 noun
: clothing sense 1
especially
: fine clothes
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