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Word

uniformed

Phoneticsuni·formed

US/ˈjunəˌfɔɹmd/

UK/jˈuːnɪfˌɔːmd/

Definition

adj. wearing a special set of clothes that shows you belong to a specific group, like the police or the army.

adj. wearing a distinctive set of garments that identifies the wearer as a member of a specific organisation or profession. Often used attributively to distinguish professional personnel from civilians.

Examples

“A uniformed officer stands at the entrance to the building.”

“The event was strictly managed by uniformed security guards who checked every guest's identification at the gate.”

“The presence of uniformed personnel throughout the terminal provided a sense of order and safety for the anxious travelers during the unexpected delay.”

Examples

simple

“A uniformed officer stands at the entrance to the building.”

contextual

“The event was strictly managed by uniformed security guards who checked every guest's identification at the gate.”

complex

“The presence of uniformed personnel throughout the terminal provided a sense of order and safety for the anxious travelers during the unexpected delay.”

Usage

Typically used attributively before a noun; can also follow linking verbs like 'remain' or 'appear'.

Real-World Examples

“This week, Military Times reported plans to recruit and train 10,000 new guardians , as Space Force service members are known, to join uniformed ranks within the next five years.”
The Guardian · 19 Sept 2026
“Niagara Regional Police said uniformed officers were called to a Welland address on Aug.”
Toronto Sun · 28 Aug 2026

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Level
B2 · Upper Intermediate
Frequency
Occasional
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