noun

fatigues

fuh-TEEGZ

Fatigues (noun) means Loose, practical clothing worn by soldiers for everyday duties or combat. Example: “The recruits changed into their fatigues before heading to the training ground.”

noun

Loose, practical clothing worn by soldiers for everyday duties or combat.

"The recruits changed into their fatigues before heading to the training ground."

How to use fatigues

Learner’s notes

In plain EnglishMilitary work clothing, as opposed to a dress uniform.

Common pairings

army fatigues a pair of fatigues

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Rhymes for fatigues

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Frequently asked questions

What does “fatigues” mean?

The word “fatigues” means loose, practical clothing worn by soldiers for everyday duties or combat. In plain terms, military work clothing, as opposed to a dress uniform.

How do you pronounce “fatigues”?

“Fatigues” is pronounced fuh-TEEGZ (/fəˈtiːɡz/ in IPA).

How do you use “fatigues” in a sentence?

Here is “fatigues” used in a sentence: “The recruits changed into their fatigues before heading to the training ground.”

What part of speech is “fatigues”?

“Fatigues” is a noun.