Definition, Meaning & Synonyms
mourning-clothes
noun
/ˈmɔrnɪŋ kloʊðz/
Definition
Clothing worn as a sign of grief or sorrow, often in a specific style or color, traditionally black.
Examples
- She wore mourning-clothes for a year after her husband’s death.
- In some cultures, mourning-clothes are a requirement for attending funerals.
- He was seen in his mourning-clothes, a stark contrast to his usual bright attire.
Meaning
Mourning-clothes are garments that signify a person’s loss and are typically worn during funerals or periods of mourning.
Synonyms
- funeral attire
- grief garments
- black attire
