togs

What you're wearing

Togs are clothes, especially a set worn for a particular activity: swimming togs, running togs.

The word is informal and slightly old-fashioned in American English but remains common in British, Australian, and New Zealand usage.

In some regions, togs specifically means a swimsuit: Don't forget your togs for the beach.

swimwear

swimsuit

Garment for the pool

  • bikiniDivided women's swimwear
  • trunksStorage chests or swimwear
  • speedosSnug men's swimming trunks

one-piece · bathers · swimmers · boardshorts · tankini · rashie · wetsuit · goggles · caps · poolside

british

bathers

People in water recreationally

  • kitGrouped supplies, one purpose
  • gearToothed wheel or belongings
  • clobberDefeat or strike decisively

get-up · outfit · sportswear · rugby · football · PE · changing room · sports day · tracksuit · jersey

clothing

garments

Articles of clothing

wardrobe · gear · duds · threads · attire · garb · kit · dress · vestments · raiment

Categories
Opposites
register/formality of term

togsvestments

Ceremonial religious attire

raiment · habiliments · attire · apparel · garments

state of dress

togsnakedness

Unclothed condition

nudity · undress · birthday suit · dishabille · stark naked

Phrases
Family

toggle, toga, toggles, tog, toggled, toggling, togged, toggler, untoggled

Familiarity
Top 500,000
Profile
Timeless · Concrete · Everyday, not technical · Rated G