garb

Example Sentences

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The Mexican immigration agents who had guarded the group on their three-day trip from the border said their charges, still dressed in the prison garb of detainees, were now free to go.

From Los Angeles Times • Mar. 21, 2026

Germany’s Der Spiegel showed Europe’s leaders dressed in Nordic warrior garb and brandishing swords.

From The Wall Street Journal • Jan. 31, 2026

She said it was surreal to watch her former leader escorted into court in prison garb by US marshals.

From BBC • Jan. 5, 2026

But a rainy weather forecast means the sun's rays will not be able to light the parabolic mirror used by actresses in the garb of ancient priestesses.

From Barron's • Nov. 25, 2025

Stan Smith, as he dried his face, looked me up and down, saw that I was in tennis garb and had my racket with me, and said: “Would you like to hit some?”

From "Kaffir Boy: An Autobiography" by Mark Mathabane