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Wet Clothes

/wɛt kloʊðz/
nounCEFR A2 (Elementary)Top #1500 frequency
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2 senses
As noun
  1. 1

    Garments that have become damp or soaked with water.

    "After the rain, I had to change out of my wet clothes."
  2. 2

    Clothing that is not dry, often uncomfortable to wear.

    "He felt cold in his wet clothes after swimming."

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Linguistic Origin & Historical Etymology

The term 'wet' originates from Old English 'wæt', meaning moist or damp, while 'clothes' comes from the Old English 'clāþas', which refers to garments or coverings. The combination reflects a straightforward description of garments that have absorbed moisture.

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