eng 111 top notch 1 week 12. unit 8 shopping for clothes cankaya university - office of basic and...

ENG 111TOP NOTCH 1

WEEK 12

UNIT 8 SHOPPING FOR

CLOTHES

CANKAYA UNIVERSITY - OFFICE OF BASIC AND ELECTIVE COURSES- ENGLISH UNIT

1. Outwear (n) :

Definition: clothing for use outdoors

e.g. I need a new outwear to keep warm in winter.


2. Jacket (adj) :

Definition: a short coat Word formation: a leather/denim/tweed jacket e.g. It’s raining outside. Do not forget to wear your jacket

before you go!


3. Sweater (n) :

Definition: a piece of clothing with long sleeves which is usually made from wool and worn on the upper part of the body.

e.g. a V-necked sweater e.g. Put a sweater on if you're cold.


4. Glove (n):

Definition: a piece of clothing which is worn on the hand and wrist for warmth or protection, with separate parts for each finger

e.g. leather/woollen/rubber gloves a pair of gloves


5. Underwear (n) :

Definition: clothes worn next to the skin, under other clothes


10. Hosiery (n):

Definition: a word used especially in shops for things such as socks, tights andstockings

e.g. You can find the women's hosiery on the second floor in this mall.


11. Socks (n) :

Definition: a piece of clothing made from soft material which covers your foot and lower part of the leg

e.g. a pair of socksnylon/woollen/cotton sockse.g. The little boy was wearing mismatched socks (= socks of

different colours).


12. Tights/pantyhose (n) :

Definition: a piece of clothing made of thin stretchy material which covers the legs and lower part of the body below the waist, and which is worn by women and girls

e.g. She bought a new pair of tights.


14. Purse (n) :

Definition: a small bag for money, keys, make-up, etc. carried especially by women

e.g. When you walk in a crowded street in İstanbul, be careful about purse snatchers.


15. Belt (n) :

Definition: a strip of leather or material worn around the waist to support clothes or for decoration

e.g. He had eaten so much that he had to undo his belt a couple of notches.


16. Sleepwear (n) :

Definition: garments designed to be worn in bed Synonyms: nightwear, nightclothes

Pajama (n): soft loose clothing which is worn in bed and consists of trousers and a type of shirt

e.g. I need a new pair of pajamas.


18. Nightgown (n) :

Definition: a comfortable piece of clothing like a loose dressSynonym: nightdress


19. Bathrobe (n) :

Definition: a loose piece of clothing like a coat worn before or after a bath


20. Athletic Wear (n) :

Definition: attire worn for sport or for casual wear Synonyms: activewear; athletic wear; sportswear

e.g. Nike and Adidas are some of the popular athletic wear brands.


21. Running shoes (n) :

Definition: a type of light comfortable shoe that is suitable for playing sport

Synonyms: trainers

e.g. When I go out for jogging, I wear my most comfortable running shoes.


23. Shorts (n) :

Definition: trousers that end above the knee or reach the knee, which are often worn in hot weather or when playing a sport

e.g. tennis shortse.g. She put on a pair of shorts and a T-shirt.


25. Running pants (n) :

Definition: pants which are worn when exercising


26. Casual clothe (n) :

Definition: Suited for everyday wear or use; informal.

e.g. I like to wear casual clothes when I’m not working on weekends.


27. Jeans (n) :

Definition: trousers made of denim (= strong blue cotton cloth) which are worn informally


28. Sweatshirt (n) :

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

e.g. She was dressed casually in jeans and a sweatshirt.


29. T-shirt (n) :

Definition: a simple piece of clothing which covers the top part of the body and which has no collar and usually short sleeves


30. Polo shirt (n) :

Definition: an informal style of cotton shirt, with short


31. Crew neck (n) :

Definition: a round neck hole on a shirt, or a shirt with a neck


32. Turtleneck (n) :

Definition: a high round collar that does not fold over on


33. Windbreaker (n) :

Definition: a jacket which is made of a material which protects you from the wind


34. Cardigan (n) :

Definition: a piece of clothing made from wool, which covers the upper part of the body and the arms, fastening at the front with buttons, and usually worn over other clothes


35. V-neck (n) :

Definition: a V-shaped opening for your neck on a piece of clothing, or a piece of clothing with this opening

e.g. I'm going to wear my black dress with the V-neck.


36. Blazer (n) :

Definition: a type of jacket, often with the symbol of a school or organization sewn on the front pocket and worn as part of a uniform


37. Oxfords (n) :

Definition: An Oxford is a style of laced shoe characterized by shoelace


38. Sandals (n) :

Definition: a light shoe, especially worn in warm weather, consisting of a bottom part held onto the foot by straps

e.g. a pair of sandals open-toed sandals


39. Pumps (n) :

Definition: a type of plain shoe with a raised heeland no way of fastening it to the foot which is worn by women


40. Loafers (n) :

Definition: a type of leather shoe with a wide strip across the top, which a person's foot slides into, without any way of fastening it to the foot


41. Flat (n) :

Definition: A shoe with a flat heel.

e.g. a scary movie/story e.g. Walking in the dark and empty street scared the hell out of

me last night.


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42. Formal x Informal(adj) :

Definition (formal): describes language, clothes and behaviour that are serious and correct

Word formation: formality (n), formalize (v), formally (adv) e.g. a formal dinner party

Definition (informal): (of situations) not formal or official, or (of clothing, behaviour, speech) suitable when you are with friends and family but not for official occasions

Word formation: informality (n), informally (adv)


43. Appropriate x Inappropriate (adj)

Definition (appropriate): suitable or right for a particular situation or occasion

Synonyms: suitablee.g. appropriate footwear for the country

Definition (inappropriate): unsuitable Synonyms: improper, unsuiateble to invite her to a party so

soon after her husband's death.


44. Liberal (adj) :

Definition: respecting and allowing many different types of beliefs or behaviour

Word formation: liberalism(n), liberality(n), liberally(adv)Synonyms: flexibleAntonyms: conservative e.g a liberal society/attitude .


45. Conservative (adj) :

Definition: often not liking or trusting change, especially sudden change

Word formation: conservatively (adv)Synonyms: conventionalAntonyms: liberal, radical e.g. conservative society/outlook


46. Strict (adj) :

Definition: strongly limiting someone's freedom to behave as they wish, and likely to severely punish them if they do not obey

Word formation: strictly (adv)Synonyms: authoritarianCollocations: find yourself, find your way

e.g. My parents were very strict with me when I was young.


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