Unit 8

Word

Definition

Example

belt

a band of leather, cloth etc that you wear around your waist to hold up your clothes or for decoration

I'm going to need a new belt for my trousers now that I've lost weight!

bracelet

a piece of jewellery that is worn around the wrist or arm

Molly bought herself a lovely silver bracelet.

button

a small disc or knob sewn on to a garment, either to fasten it by being pushed through a slit made for the purpose or for decoration.

I've lost a button on my coat and now I can't fasten it.

cap

a type of flat hat that has a curved part sticking out at the front, and is often worn as part of a uniform

Mohammed was wearing a cool baseball cap.

collar

the part around the neck of a piece of clothing, usually sewn on and sometimes made of different material

The wind started to get stronger so I put my collar up around my neck.

earring

a piece of jewellery that you wear on your ear

Your new gold earrings really suit you!

glove

a piece of clothing that you wear on your hand in order to protect it or keep it warm

It's cold today so don't forget your hat and gloves.

handbag

a small bag that a woman uses to carry money and personal things

Amelia thought she'd lost her phone but it was in her handbag.

jewellery

small things that you wear for decoration, such as rings and necklaces

Mum doesn't wear much jewellery, but she does have one or two gold rings.

jumper

a piece of clothing made of wool that covers the upper part of your body and your arms

I got hot during the lesson so I took my jumper off.

necklace

jewelry consisting of a cord or chain

In the shop window, there was a gold necklace with a large letter S on it.

pocket

a small bag sewn into or on clothing so as to form part of it, used for carrying small articles

I like this jacket because it's got a pocket for my phone.

sandals

light shoes, especially worn in warm weather, consisting of a bottom part held onto the feet by straps

Sandals are much more comfortable than shoes on the beach.

shorts

short trousers ending at or above the knees

When I'm on holiday, I usually wear a pair of shorts and a T-shirt.

sleeve

the part of a piece of clothing that covers some or all of the arm

Don't reach across the table or you'll get ketchup on your sleeve!

socks

pieces of clothing made from soft material that cover your feet and the lower part of your legs

Change your socks every day or your feet will smell.

suit

a set of clothes made of the same material, usually including a jacket with trousers or a skirt

At his wedding, my cousin was wearing a nice blue suit.

sweatshirt

a piece of informal clothing with long sleeves, usually made of thick cotton, worn on the upper part of the body

I need a new sweatshirt to wear at the gym.

trainers

someone who trains people or animals for sport or work

You can run faster in trainers than in ordinary shoes.

wristband

a band of plastic, paper, cloth, etc., that you wear around your wrist

My best friend gave me a wristband that said 'Friends forever'.

have on

be wearing

When I got to the wedding, everyone had a hat on!

hang up

put (clothes) on a hook or hanger

Why don't you hang your clothes up instead of leaving them on the floor?

do up

fasten

Can you help me do the zip up on my coat, please?

dress up

wear formal or smart clothes

The party on Friday will be a great chance to dress up!

take off

remove, stop wearing

Take that ridiculous hat off!

put on

start wearing

It was raining so I put my coat on before leaving the house.

try on

wear to see if it fits or suits you

In the clothes shop, I tried on six pairs of jeans but didn't like any of them.

wear out

be used a lot and become old and useless

When your shoes start to wear out, it's time to get a new pair.

amaze

to cause someone to be extremely surprised

It amazes me that she's got the energy for all those parties.

appear

to start to be seen or to be present

He suddenly appeared in the doorway.

beauty

a quality that people, places, or things have that makes them very attractiveto look at

I bought some beauty products for my sister

cloth

material used for making clothes and other things

I have a coat made of thick woollen cloth.

create

to make something exist that did not exist before

Due to job losses, there's a need to create more high-quality jobs in the EU.

design

to make a drawing or plan of something that will be made

At the moment she's designing a new range of furniture to be used in schools

fashion

the style of clothes, hair etc that is popular at a particular time

Even young children are now becoming interested in fashion.

trend

the general way in which a particular situation is changing or developing

Economists study the trends in spending