What is another word for old clothes?

Pronunciation: [ˈə͡ʊld klˈə͡ʊðz] (IPA)

Old clothes can be replaced with a variety of synonyms which includes 'used clothing', 'pre-owned garments', 'second-hand attire' , 'castoff outfits', 'hand-me-downs' and 'vintage apparel'. These phrases describes clothing that has previously been worn or used by someone else, but which appears to be in relatively good condition. These synonyms for old clothes are commonly associated with thrift store shopping or recycling fashion. The use of these terms can also carry positive connotations towards sustainability and social consciousness. Regardless of the term used, old clothes persistently have the potential to be re-imagined and renewed, perpetuating a cycle of fashion discovery and environmental stewardship.

What are the hypernyms for Old clothes?

A hypernym is a word with a broad meaning that encompasses more specific words called hyponyms.

Famous quotes with Old clothes

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  • Lots of people think they're charitable if they give away their old clothes and things they don't want.
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