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uniformed

adj.
B2 Upper Intermediate US //ˈjunəˌfɔɹmd// UK //jˈuːnɪfˌɔːmd// uni·formed
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.


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'.

Last updated May 7, 2026