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uniforms

n. countable
A2 Elementary US //ˈjunəˌfɔɹmz// UK //jˈuːnɪfˌɔːmz// uni·forms

n. a special set of clothes that all members of a group wear. You see these on students, police officers, or people working in a shop.

n. a distinctive set of garments worn by members of a specific group or organization. Often serves to identify professional status or maintain institutional discipline.


SIMPLE

The students must wear their uniforms every day.

CONTEXTUAL

The airline updated its staff uniforms to include more breathable fabrics for long-haul flights.

COMPLEX

While some argue that school uniforms promote equality among students, others contend they suppress individual expression and personal identity during formative years.

Synonyms
Usage

Usually used in the plural when referring to a group of people, but the singular form describes the specific style of dress.

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