vestment

/ˈvɛstmənt/
noun
  1. 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.
  2. 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.
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