noun
uniform
YOO-nih-fawm
noun
1
A distinctive set of clothes worn by members of a particular group, such as a school, army, or company.
"Students at the school must wear the same uniform every day."
"The police officer's uniform included a badge and cap."
adjective
1
The same throughout; not varying.
"The paint needs a uniform coat with no patchy spots."
"Prices in the chain are kept uniform across every store."
How to Use Uniform
Learner’s notesIn plain EnglishEither the matching outfit a group wears, or an adjective meaning consistent and unvarying.
Common pairings
school uniform
military uniform
uniform standard
uniform size
Word Forms
more uniform comparative, uniformed past tense, uniforms singular, most uniform superlative
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Etymology
From Middle French uniforme, from Latin uniformis, literally "having one form".