A145 words
Colors and Clothes
Colors and common items of clothing.
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- rednounrɛdThe colour of blood, fire, or rubies; the first colour of the spectrum.
- bluenounbluːThe colour of a clear sky or the sea on a sunny day.
- greennounɡriːnThe colour between blue and yellow in the spectrum; the colour of growing grass or leaves.
- yellownounˈyɛl oʊA primary colour between green and orange in the visible spectrum; the colour of ripe lemons, egg yolks, or sunflowers.
- whiteadjectiveʰwaɪtThe lightest color, like that of fresh snow or milk; the opposite of black.
- blackblăkthe colour of coal or the night sky, the absence or complete absorption of visible light; the darkest possible colour.
- pinknounpɪŋkA pale red color between red and white, like the flower.
- brownnounbraʊnA colour intermediate between orange and black, like that of wood, earth, or coffee.
- greyadjectiveɡreɪA colour between black and white, like the colour of lead or ash.
- orangenounˈɔr ɪndʒA round citrus fruit with thick reddish-yellow skin and juicy, segmented flesh; also the color between red and yellow.
- purplenounˈpɜr pəlA colour intermediate between red and blue.
- colorkŭl<strong>′</strong>ərA visual property (hue) resulting from the way an object reflects or emits light; red, blue, yellow, etc.
- shirtnounʃɜːtA garment for the upper body, typically with a collar, sleeves, and a front opening fastened with buttons.
- dressnoundrɛsA one-piece garment for a woman or girl that covers the body and extends down over the legs.
- shoenounʃuːA durable covering for the human foot, typically made of leather or synthetic materials, with a sturdy sole.
- hatnounhætA covering for the head, typically with a brim and a crown.
- coatnounkəʊtAn outer garment worn outdoors for warmth.
- bagnounbægA flexible container, often made of paper, cloth, or plastic, with an opening at the top, used for carrying or storing items.
- clothesplural-nounkləʊðzItems worn to cover the body.
- wearverbwɛəto have clothing, accessories, or a particular appearance on one's body.
- jacketnounˈdʒækɪtA short, lightweight coat for the upper body, often with sleeves and an opening down the front.
- trousersplural-nounˈtraʊzəzAn outer garment covering the body from the waist to the ankles, with a separate part for each leg.
- jeansnoundʒinzA type of casual trousers made from heavy, hard-wearing cotton denim fabric, typically blue in colour.
- skirtnounskɜrtA garment for the lower body, typically worn by women and girls, that hangs from the waist and does not have separate leg sections.
- bootsnounbutsA type of outer footwear covering the foot, ankle, and often part of the leg.
- scarfnounskɑːfA long piece of cloth worn around the neck or head for warmth, fashion, or religious purposes.
- tieverbtaɪTo attach, fasten, or connect two or more things together; a strip of cloth worn around the neck, typically by men, as part of formal attire.
- uniformadjectiveˈyu nəˌfɔrmA distinctive set of clothes worn by members of an organisation (e.g., military, school, company) to identify them and show membership.
- fashionnounˈfæʃənA popular or current style, especially in clothing, hair, decoration, or behaviour.
- sizenounsaɪzThe physical magnitude, dimensions, or extent of something; a measurement of how large or small an object is.
- cottonnounˈkɒt nA soft, white, fibrous substance that surrounds the seeds of a tropical and subtropical plant (Gossypium), used to make textiles and thread.
- woolnounwʊlThe soft, thick hair that grows on the bodies of sheep and some other animals, used for making yarn, cloth, and textiles.
- leathernounˈlɛðəA material made from the skin of an animal, tanned to preserve it and make it flexible.
- beltbĕltA strip of leather, cloth, or other material worn around the waist to support clothes or carry tools/weapons.
- pocketnounˈpɒk ɪtA small pouch or bag sewn into clothing for carrying personal items; a small, enclosed space or hollow.
- buttonnounˈbʌtənA small disc or knob sewn onto a garment to fasten it by passing through a buttonhole; a small device on a machine pressed to activate a function.
- sleeveslivThe part of a garment that wholly or partly covers a person's arm.
- collarnounˈkɒləThe part of a piece of clothing, typically a shirt or jacket, that encircles and fastens around the neck.
- suitnounsuːtA set of clothes made of the same fabric, typically a jacket and trousers or skirt, designed to be worn together.
- topnountɒpThe highest point or part of something.
- blousenounblaʊsA loose-fitting, often lightweight upper garment for women or girls, typically stopping at the waist or hips, with buttons down the front and a collar.
- shortsplural-nounʃɔːtsGarments covering the body from the waist to mid-thigh or knee, worn especially in warm weather or for sports.
- capnounkæpa type of hat with a visor and no brim, or a protective covering
- glassesplural-nounˈɡlɑːsɪzA pair of lenses in a frame, worn in front of the eyes to correct vision or protect them.
- watchverbwɒtʃTo look at or observe attentively, typically over a period of time.