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fitting

/fɪtɪŋ/noun

A visit to a tailor or shop to try on clothes that are being made or changed, so they can be adjusted to fit you.

Example sentences

  • “She has the last fitting for her wedding dress on Saturday.”
  • “The tailor asked me to come back for a second fitting.”
  • “Bring the shoes you plan to wear to the fitting.”

A 'fitting room' is the small room in a store where you try on clothes. As an adjective, 'fitting' means suitable for the occasion.

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