Basic Details
Word: Garment
Part of Speech: Noun
Meaning: A piece of clothing.
Synonyms: Clothing, attire, apparel
Antonyms: N/A
Idioms and Phrases
- Garment of humility: Refers to the expression of being humble or modest in behaviour or appearance. Example: "She wore a garment of humility when receiving the award and thanked everyone who helped her."
- Put on a garment of cheer: To adopt a joyful or positive attitude. Example: "Even on rainy days, he tries to put on a garment of cheer to brighten everyone's spirits."
Usage Examples
Example 1: She chose a beautiful blue garment to wear to the wedding.
Example 2: The fashion designer created a stunning garment made from recycled materials.
Example 3: Each garment in the store was carefully crafted and displayed on the racks.
Fun Fact
The word "garment" comes from the Old French word "garment," which means clothing or apparel, and has been used in English since the 13th century.
Famous Quote
"Fashion is the armour to survive the reality of everyday life." - Bill Cunningham
Multiple Choice Questions (MCQs)
1. What does "garment" mean?
a) A type of food
b) A piece of clothing
c) A kind of furniture
d) A kind of animal
Answer: b) A piece of clothing
2. Which of these is a synonym of "garment"?
a) Furniture
b) Apparel
c) Tool
d) Vehicle
Answer: b) Apparel
3. Which sentence uses "garment" correctly?
a) He ate his garment for lunch.
b) The garment was hanging in the closet.
c) The garment flew across the room.
d) They played game with their garment.
Answer: b) The garment was hanging in the closet.
4. Which idiom relates to the word "garment"?
a) Put on a garment of cheer
b) As wise as an owl
c) A horse of a different colour
d) Ringing in the new year
Answer: a) Put on a garment of cheer
5. What is the opposite of "garment"?
a) N/A
b) Food
c) Furniture
d) Tool
Answer: a) N/A
