noun
tunic
TYOO-nihk
Tunic (noun) means a loose garment covering the torso, reaching from the hips to around the knees or lower. Example: “Roman soldiers wore a simple wool tunic under their armor.”
noun
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A loose garment covering the torso, reaching from the hips to around the knees or lower.
"Roman soldiers wore a simple wool tunic under their armor."
"She paired a flowing tunic with leggings."
How to use tunic
Learner’s notesIn plain EnglishA simple, often knee-length top or garment, historically worn by soldiers and civilians alike, still used today as a loose top or uniform piece.
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Word forms
- Plural
- tunics
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Roman soldiers wore a simple wool _____ under their armor.
Etymology
Borrowed from Latin tunica via Middle French tunique; the word also existed in Old English as tunece.
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Frequently asked questions
What does “tunic” mean?
The word “tunic” means a loose garment covering the torso, reaching from the hips to around the knees or lower. In plain terms, a simple, often knee-length top or garment, historically worn by soldiers and civilians alike, still used today as a loose top or uniform piece.
How do you pronounce “tunic”?
“Tunic” is pronounced TYOO-nihk (/ˈtjuːnɪk/ in IPA).
How do you use “tunic” in a sentence?
Here is “tunic” used in a sentence: “Roman soldiers wore a simple wool tunic under their armor.”
What part of speech is “tunic”?
“Tunic” is a noun.
Where does the word “tunic” come from?
The word “tunic” comes from Latin. Borrowed from Latin tunica via Middle French tunique; the word also existed in Old English as tunece.
