# looser

/ˈɫusɝ/ (US) · /lˈuːzɐ/ (UK) · CEFR B1 · Adjective

Source: https://englishreference.com/word/looser
Updated: 2026-05-18

## Definition

having more space between things, or being less tight. You use this to describe clothes that are not pulled tight against your body.

For teachers: having more space between parts or elements; less tight or restrictive. The comparative form of 'loose'.

## Examples

- I need to buy some looser clothes for the summer.
- The tailor suggested a looser fit for the jacket to ensure it would not restrict his movement during the hike.
- The architect designed the building with looser structural constraints to allow for natural light and ventilation, creating a more open and inviting interior space.

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