finery

noun

fin·​ery ˈfī-nə-rē 

ˈfīn-rē

plural fineries

: ornament, decoration

especially : dressy or showy clothing and jewels

Synonyms of finery

• attire
• costume
• regalia
• frippery
• bravery
• apparel

Examples of finery in a Sentence

She was proud to show off her new evening finery.

the guests arrived at the wedding in all their finery

Recent Examples on the Web

Guests showed up in their most eccentric finery. —Blanche Marcel, Vanity Fair, 27 Apr. 2026

Note, for example, the heavy draperies and their tassels, the busy floral wallpapers, the stalks of hydrangeas that flank the mantelpiece, and the art and finery covering every surface. —Laura E. Helton, Literary Hub, 20 Apr. 2026

The event at the Casa Alta Vista Estate on Mount Soledad brought together filmmakers, patrons and others from the San Diego area, many in their red-carpet finery. —La Jolla Light, San Diego Union-Tribune, 28 Mar. 2026

Models dressed in Marie Antoinette-style Rococo finery with a Glastonbury grunge twist at Harris Reed’s festive fall show for Nina Ricci. —Kevin Huynh, InStyle, 12 Mar. 2026

Word History

Etymology

fine entry 1 + -ery

First Known Use

1647, in the meaning defined above

Rhymes for finery

• binary
• winery
• refinery

Kids Definition

finery

noun

fin·​ery ˈfīn-(ə-)rē 

plural fineries

: showy clothing and jewels