Pronunciation: /klæd/

Definitions of clad

verb past tense of clothe, meaning to dress or cover

Example Sentences

A1 She was clad in a beautiful dress for the party.

A2 The knight was clad in shining armor as he rode into battle.

B1 The workers were clad in protective gear while working in the factory.

B2 The actress was clad in a stunning gown for the red carpet event.

C1 The soldiers were clad in camouflage for their mission in the jungle.

C2 The dancers were clad in elaborate costumes for the performance.

adjective wearing a particular type of clothing or armor

Example Sentences

A1 The knight was clad in shining armor.

A2 She was clad in a beautiful dress for the party.

B1 The workers were clad in protective gear for the construction site.

B2 The soldiers were clad in camouflage uniforms for the mission.

C1 The actress was clad in a stunning designer gown for the red carpet event.

C2 The explorer was clad in specialized gear for the challenging expedition.

Examples of clad in a Sentence

formal The workers were clad in protective gear before entering the hazardous area.

informal She was clad in a beautiful dress for the party.

slang The gang members were all clad in their colors, ready for a fight.

figurative His words were clad in layers of deceit, making it hard to trust him.

Grammatical Forms of clad

past tense

clad

plural

clad

comparative

more clad

superlative

most clad

present tense

clads

future tense

will clad

perfect tense

has clad

continuous tense

is cladding

singular

clad

positive degree

clad

infinitive

to clad

gerund

cladding

participle

clad

Origin and Evolution of clad

First Known Use: 1250 year
Language of Origin: Old English
Story behind the word: The word 'clad' originated from the Old English word 'clæd' which means clothed or covered.
Evolution of the word: Over time, the word 'clad' has evolved to not only refer to being clothed or covered, but also to describe something that is covered or protected by a specific material or substance.