uniform — a set of clothes worn by members of an organization or school to identify them
Part of speech: NOUN
Definition: a set of clothes worn by members of an organization or school to identify them
Pronunciation (IPA): /ˈjuːnɪfɔːrm/
Example Sentences
- My mom still thinks I look handsome in my school uniform, but my classmates disagree.
- The chef's uniform was so white that it could blind anyone looking directly at it.
- The company maintains uniform quality standards across all its products.
uniform
NOUN[/ˈjuːnɪfɔːrm/]
a set of clothes worn by members of an organization or school to identify them
The students wore the same uniform to school, with matching jackets, shirts, and ties.
The factory requires a uniform design for all its product packages so they look consistent on the shelves. (UNI- = ONE + FORM = SHAPE → uniform = having one consistent form)
The dancers wore a uniform as they performed, then transformed the stage into a colorful celebration.
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🎤Pronunciation
🌳Etymology
Origin
From Latin 'uniformis', derived from 'uni-' meaning 'one' and 'forma' meaning 'form' or 'shape'. The word entered English in the 16th century to describe clothing of a single, standardized design.
Breakdown
uni- (one) + form (shape/appearance) + -ous (adjective suffix, in original Latin -is) = uniform (of one form/appearance)
🎵Rhyme
🔗Collocations
📝Examples
“My mom still thinks I look handsome in my school uniform, but my classmates disagree.”
“The chef's uniform was so white that it could blind anyone looking directly at it.”
“The company maintains uniform quality standards across all its products.”
“The nurse forgot to wear her uniform and showed up in pajamas by mistake.”
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