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    fin·er·y
    [ˈfīnərē]
    noun
    finery (noun) · fineries (plural noun)
    1. expensive or ostentatious clothes or decoration:
      "officers in their blue, gold, and scarlet finery"
    Origin
    mid 17th century: from fine + -ery.
    fin·er·y
    [ˈfīnərē]
    noun
    historical
    finery (noun) · fineries (plural noun)
    1. a hearth where pig iron was converted into wrought iron.
    Origin
    mid 16th century: from fine (verb) ‘clarify, refine’ (see fine) + -ery.
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    noun
    1. expensive or ostentatious clothes or decoration:
      regalia
      garb
      best
      Sunday best
      splendor
      showiness
      gaudiness
      trumpery
      frippery
      adornment
      trappings
      decorations
      apparel
      elaborate/best clothes
      fallalery
      Opposite:
      rags
     
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    Subscribe to America's largest dictionary and get thousands more definitions and advanced search—ad free! Can you solve 4 words at once? Get Word of the Day daily email! The meaning of FINERY is ornament, decoration; especially : dressy or showy clothing and jewels.

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    What does finery mean at the Breakers?
    The holiday season is especially charming at The Breakers when the entire mansion is decked in greenery and holiday finery. Find similar words to finery using the buttons below. Finery definition: Elaborate adornment, especially fine clothing and accessories.

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    What does it mean if someone is dressed in their finery?
    If someone is dressed in their finery, they are wearing the elegant and impressive clothes and jewellery that they wear on special occasions. ...the guests in all their finery. Collins COBUILD Advanced Learner’s Dictionary. Copyright © HarperCollins Publishers Collins English Dictionary. Copyright © HarperCollins Publishers

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    What is considered finery at a prom?
    The fancy shoes, hats, necklaces, and ties are all also considered to be finery. The word came into use around 1670, literally meaning "something that is fine," from the "high quality" meaning of fine. Finery is fancy and expensive clothing and jewelry. A lot of high school students look forward to the prom as a chance to dress up in their finery.

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