uniforms

word · lemma: uniform

/ˈjunəˌfɔɹmz/
YOO-nuh-formz
/jˈuːnɪfˌɔːmz/
YOO-ni-fawmz

Definition

Clothes of a standard design worn by members of the same school, team, company, or organization so they can be easily recognized as part of that group.

Usage & Nuances

Usually used for school, work, military, police, sports, and service jobs. Common phrases include 'school uniform', 'wear a uniform', and 'be in uniform'. Don't confuse this noun with 'uniform' as an adjective meaning 'all the same'.

Example Sentences

The students wear blue uniforms at this school.

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The movie got the military uniforms surprisingly accurate.

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The nurses changed into clean uniforms.

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Our soccer team has new uniforms this year.

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I hated wearing uniforms as a kid, but now I get why schools use them.

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You can usually tell who works there by their uniforms.

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