Phrase Hound found 71 phrases and 53 compound words that contain clothes. The most common are listed below. Open clothes in the live search for definitions, filters, and the full list.
Phrases 71
- clothes ironA hand-held device with a heated flat metal base used to smooth out wrinkles in clothes.
- clothes shopA shop that sells clothes.
- Baby Clothes
- clothes pegAn object (usually made of wood or plastic) used to attach wet laundry to a clothesline so that it (the laundry) can dry.
- clothes dryerAn electrical appliance used for drying clothes, usually by tumbling them in a heated rotating drum.
- Clothes Off
- change of clothesA set of clothes in addition to those already worn.
- Designer clothes
- clothes mothAny of several small, yellowish or buff-colored moths of the family Tineidae, feeding on textiles (wool, fur, feathers).
- clothes-brushA type of brush designed for dusting and tidying (especially formal) clothes.
- swaddling clothesA garment, made of strips of cloth, used to bind an infant and restrict movement of its limbs.
- clothes valetAn item of furniture on which clothes may be hung; a clothes rack.
- dress clothesClothes intended to be worn on special occasions.
- emperor's new clothesSomething obvious and embarrassing that is politely ignored or that goes unacknowledged.
- clothes make the manA person's clothing and appearance significantly defines or reveals their character, status, or worth.
- plain clothesCivilian clothes worn by someone in an occupation or organization for which a uniform might be expected, as the police or clergy.
- changes of clothesplural of change of clothes: A set of clothes in addition to those already worn.
- bed-clothesAlternative form of bedclothes: Sheets, blankets, quilts or other coverings used on a bed.
- clothes treeA pole with pegs for temporary storage of clothing.
- clothes freeOf a state or environment, completely without clothing; nude.
- clothes lineAlternative spelling of clothesline: A rope or cord tied up outdoors to hang clothes on so they can dry.
- clothes-horseAlternative form of clotheshorse: A frame on which laundry is hung to dry.
- street clothesOrdinary clothes worn during everyday life, in contrast to formal attire, a uniform, a theatrical costume, or clothes worn for occasions such as work or athletic activity.
- clothes hangerSynonym of coat hanger: A device used to hang up coats, shirts, etc, consisting of a hook with sloping "arms" in the approximate shape of human shoulders.
- clothes bagA sturdy bag for carrying and storing personal belongings, particularly those of military and naval personnel
Compound words 53
- clotheslineA rope or cord tied up outdoors to hang clothes on so they can dry.
- bedclothesSheets, blankets, quilts or other coverings used on a bed.
- underclothesclothes worn next to the skin and underneath outer clothing
- clotheshorseA frame on which laundry is hung to dry.
- clothespinA clip or fastener used to secure garments to a clothesline while drying, and sometimes for other applications requiring holding or pinching.
- nightclothesClothing worn while sleeping in bed, such as pyjamas or a nightgown, and, when worn over nightclothes, a robe.
- clothesbrushA brush for the clothes.
- graveclothesThe clothes in which a corpse is buried.
- smallclothesKnee-length breeches, worn especially in the 18th century.
- clothesiesDiminutive of clothes: Items of clothing; apparel.