vestment
/ˈvɛstmənt/
noun
- A ceremonial garment, especially one worn by clergy during religious services.
- The choir members wore matching vestments for the concert.
- Colorful vestments are often worn during important religious holidays.
- The priest put on a white vestment before the morning service.
- Any official or formal garment, especially one that indicates a particular role or office.
- The royal vestment was embroidered with gold thread and jewels.
- Graduates wore academic vestments during the ceremony.
- The judge's black vestment gave the courtroom a solemn feel.