Definition

A person or business that makes or sells clothes and fabrics.

Example

The clothier helped me find the perfect suit for the wedding.

Conversation

Have you ever visited that new clothier downtown?

No, I haven't, but I've heard great things about it.

I went there last weekend, and their selection is amazing!

I should check it out; I need some new clothes for the summer.

Synonyms & Antonyms

Root Explanation

Clothier → It is formed from "cloth" (from Old English *clāþ*, meaning a woven fabric) and "-ier" (a suffix used to denote a person associated with a particular activity). A clothier is a person who makes or sells cloth or clothing.

Memory Tip

Think of someone who works with 'cloth' — that's what a clothier does, they are a person associated with fabric and clothing.

Visually Confused Words