Clad Definition & Meaning

clad
adjective
  1. wearing or provided with clothing; sometimes used in combination; "clothed and in his right mind"- Bible; "proud of her well-clothed family"; "nurses clad in white"; "white-clad nurses"
  2. having an outer covering especially of thin metal; "steel- clad"; "armor-clad"

"Clad" in song lyrics

See how clad is used in real songs:

  • "A new version's appeared and he ain't turban clad"
    Oblique Brown — Thoroughbred
  • "Robbing octaves, chopping breaks balaclava clad"
    Vents f/ Robby Balboa — Flatline
  • "all clad"
    AOL — AOL

Usage tips for "clad"

Understanding the precise definition of a word helps you use it with confidence. When using "clad" in your writing, consider whether you need the word itself or one of its synonyms — subtle differences in meaning can change the tone of a sentence. If you're writing poetry or song lyrics, check the rhymes for clad to find words that pair well.

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