Clotheshorse

Pronunciation: /kləʊðzhɔːrs/

Definitions of clotheshorse

noun a person who is very interested in and fashionable about their clothes

Example Sentences

A1 I have a clotheshorse in my bedroom to hang my clothes on.

A2 She bought a new clotheshorse to dry her laundry more efficiently.

B1 The clotheshorse collapsed under the weight of all the wet clothes.

B2 After using a clotheshorse for years, she finally invested in a dryer.

C1 The antique clotheshorse in the corner of the room added a touch of elegance to the decor.

C2 As a fashion designer, she had a collection of unique clotheshorses for displaying her latest creations.

Examples of clotheshorse in a Sentence

formal She was known as a clotheshorse for her impeccable taste in fashion.

informal My sister is a total clotheshorse - she's always shopping for new outfits.

slang I heard that new boutique is a hotspot for all the clotheshorses in town.

figurative In the world of high fashion, she was considered a clotheshorse among the elite designers.

Origin and Evolution of clotheshorse

First Known Use: 1850 year

Language of Origin: English

Story behind the word: The term 'clotheshorse' originated from the practice of using a wooden or metal frame to hang clothes for drying or airing out.

Evolution of the word: Originally used to refer to a frame for hanging clothes, 'clotheshorse' later evolved to describe a person who is excessively concerned with their appearance or fashion.