uniform1 noununiform2 adjective
uniformu‧ni‧form1 /ˈjuːnəfɔːm $ -ɔːrm/ ●●● S3 noun [countable, uncountable] 
EXAMPLES FROM OTHER DICTIONARIES
- a school uniform
- Do you have to wear a uniform if you work at McDonald's?
- I used to hate wearing a school uniform.
- Most modern housing developments show a tedious uniformity of design.
- Some of the policemen walking amongst the crowds were not in uniform.
- By his own account, Joyce arrived at the pavilion, in Blackshirt uniform, about half an hour before the meeting.
- I went to Oxford in 1961 with my beatnik uniform, sandals and black sweater.
- The uniform was worn for the first time at Easter.
- Their carved costumes varied: uniforms, togas, robes.
Longman Language Activatorspecial clothes worn by a group or profession
a set of clothes that are worn by all the people who belong to a particular organization, for example soldiers, police officers, or schoolchildren: · Do you have to wear a uniform if you work at McDonald's?school uniform: · I used to hate wearing a school uniform.in uniform (=wearing uniform): · Some of the policemen walking amongst the crowds were not in uniform.
WORD SETSanorak, nounarm, nounascot, nounBabygro, nounbalaclava, nounbandanna, nounbaseball cap, nounbasque, nounbathing cap, nounbathing costume, nounbathing suit, nounbathing trunks, nounbathrobe, nounbath towel, nounbeachwear, nounbeading, nounbeanie, nounbearskin, nounbell-bottoms, nounbelt, nounbelted, adjectiveberet, nounbespoke, adjectivebib, nounbikini, nounblack-tie, adjectiveblazer, nounblouse, nounblue jeans, nounboa, nounbobble, nounbobble hat, nounbobby socks, nounbodice, nounbody, nounbody stocking, nounbody suit, nounboiler suit, nounbolero, nounbolo tie, nounbomber jacket, nounbonnet, nounboob tube, nounboot, nounbootee, nounbootlace, nounbottom, nounboxer shorts, nounbra, nounbraid, nounbrassiere, nounbreeches, nounbritches, nounbrogue, nounBurberry, business suit, nounbustle, nouncaftan, nouncagoule, nouncamiknickers, nouncamisole, nouncap, nouncape, nouncardigan, nouncare label, nouncarpet slipper, nouncassock, nouncast-offs, nouncasual, adjectivecat suit, nounchemise, nounchinos, nounchinstrap, nouncloak, nouncloche, nounclog, nouncloth cap, nouncoat, nouncoattails, nouncocked hat, nouncony, nouncoonskin, adjectivecope, nouncorset, nouncourt shoe, nouncouture, nouncowboy hat, nouncowl, nouncowl neck, nouncrew neck, nouncrinoline, nouncuff, nounculottes, nouncummerbund, nouncut, noundeck shoe, noundeerstalker, noundelicates, nounderby, noundicky, noundinner jacket, noundog collar, noundonkey jacket, noundouble-breasted, adjectivedoublet, noundrainpipe trousers, noundrawstring, noundress, noundressing gown, noundress shirt, noundress uniform, noundrip-dry, adjectivedry-clean, verbdry cleaner's, nounduffel coat, noundungarees, nounduster, nounearmuffs, nounelbow, nounensemble, nounespadrille, nounevening dress, nounfalsies, nounfashion, nounfashion show, nounfastener, nounfeather boa, nounfeathered, adjectivefez, nounfishnet stockings, nounfitting, nounfitting room, nounflannel, nounflannelette, nounflat, adjectiveflat cap, nounfleece, nounflip-flops, nounflipper, nounfloor-length, adjectiveflounce, nounflounced, adjectivefly, nounfootwear, nounformal, nounfox, nounfray, verbfrilly, adjectivefrock, nounfrock coat, nounfull, adjectivefull dress, nounfur, nounfuzz, noungabardine, noungaiter, noungaloshes, noungarment, noungarter, noungarter belt, noungather, verbgather, noungathering, noungauntlet, noungear, noungetup, noungirdle, nounglove, noungloved, adjectivegown, noungreatcoat, nounG-string, noungumboot, noungusset, noungym shoe, noungymslip, nounhaberdasher, nounhaberdashery, nounhalter, nounhand-me-down, nounhanger, nounhankie, nounhard-wearing, adjectivehat, nounhatpin, nounhatter, nounheadband, nounheaddress, nounheadscarf, nounhem, nounhem, verbhemline, nounhip pocket, nounhobnailed, adjectivehomburg, nounhooded, adjectivehook and eye, nounhose, nounhosiery, nounhot pants, nounhousecoat, nouninformal, adjectiveinsole, nouninstep, nouniron, nouniron, verbironing, nounjackboot, nounjacket, nounjammies, nounjeans, nounjerkin, nounjersey, nounJockey shorts, nounjockstrap, nounjodhpurs, nounjogging suit, nounjumper, nounjumpsuit, nounkaftan, nounkerchief, nounkhakis, nounkilt, nounkimono, nounknee breeches, nounknickerbockers, nounknickers, nounlace, nounlace-up, nounlapel, nounleg, nounleggings, nounleotard, nounlinen, nounloafer, nounloincloth, nounlong, adjectivelong johns, nounlounge suit, nounlow, adjectivelow-cut, adjectiveLycra, nounmac, nounmackintosh, nounmantle, nounmasquerade, nounmatinée jacket, nounmenswear, nounmilliner, nounmillinery, nounmini, nounminiskirt, nounmink, nounmitt, nounmitten, nounmob cap, nounmoccasin, nounmoleskin, nounmonogram, nounmoon boot, nounmorning coat, nounmorning dress, nounmorning suit, nounmourning, nounmuff, nounmuffler, nounmukluks, nounmule, nounmuu-muu, nounname-tape, nounnational costume, nounnational dress, nounneck, nounneckerchief, nounnecktie, nounnegligee, nounnightcap, nounnightclothes, nounnightdress, nounnightgown, nounnightie, nounnightshirt, nounnightwear, nounnon-iron, adjectiveoff-the-peg, adjectiveoilskin, nounone-piece, adjectiveopen, adjectiveopen-necked, adjectiveouterwear, nounoutfitter, nounoutsize, adjectiveoverall, nounovercoat, nounoverdressed, adjectiveovershoe, nounoxford, nounpadded, adjectivepanama hat, nounpanel, nounpantaloons, nounpanties, nounpants, nounpantyhose, nounparka, nounpatch, nounpatch, verbpatent leather, nounpeak, nounpencil skirt, nounpetticoat, nounpillbox, nounpinafore, nounpinny, nounpith helmet, nounpj's, nounplimsoll, nounplus fours, nounpolo neck, nounpolo shirt, nounponcho, nounpre-shrunk, adjectivepull-on, adjectivepullover, nounputtee, nounpyjamas, nounraglan, adjectiveraincoat, nounrainproof, adjectiveready-to-wear, adjectiveregalia, nounrevealing, adjectiverobe, nounrobed, adjectiverubber boot, nounruff, nounruffle, nounrun, verbrun, nounsable, nounsaddle shoe, nounsailor suit, nounsandal, nounsari, nounsarong, nounsartorial, adjectivesash, nounsatchel, nounscarf, nounschool tie, nounscoop neck, nounseamed, adjectiveseamless, adjectiveseparates, nounshawl, nounshell suit, nounshirt, nounshirtfront, nounshirt tail, nounshoe, nounshoehorn, nounshoelace, nounshoemaker, nounshoestring, nounshoulder, nounshoulder strap, nounshowerproof, adjectivesinglet, nounskin-tight, adjectiveskirt, nounskull cap, nounslicker, nounslingback, nounslip, nounslip-ons, nounslipper, nounsmock, nounsmoking jacket, nounsmuggling, nounsnap, nounsnappy, adjectivesneaker, nounsnowshoe, nounsnug, adjectivesock, nounsole, nounsole, verbsombrero, nounsou'wester, nounsox, nounsporran, nounsport coat, nounsport jacket, nounsports coat, nounsport shirt, nounsports jacket, nounsports shirt, nounsporty, adjectivestay, nounStetson, nounstiletto, nounstocking, nounstole, nounstone-washed, adjectivestraitjacket, nounstrip, nounstud, nounsuit, nounsundress, nounsun hat, nounsurplice, nounsuspender belt, nounsweatband, nounsweater, nounsweatpants, nounsweatshirt, nounsweat suit, nounswimming costume, nounswimming trunks, nounswimsuit, nounswimwear, nountailcoat, nountank top, nountee shirt, nounten-gallon hat, nounTerylene, nounthermal, adjectivethong, nounthree-piece suit, nountights, nountoga, nountop, nountopcoat, nountopee, nountop hat, nountopi, nountopper, nountracksuit, nountrain, nountrench coat, nountrilby, nountrousers, nountrouser suit, nounT-shirt, nountube top, nountuck, verbtuck, nountunic, nounturban, nounturtleneck, nountutu, nountuxedo, nountweed, nountwinset, nountwo-piece, adjectiveunderclothes, noununderdressed, adjectiveundergarment, noununderpants, nounundershirt, noununderwear, nounundies, noununiform, noununiformed, adjectiveunion suit, nounupper, nounveil, nounvelour, nounvelvet, nounvisor, nounvoluminous, adjectivewaist, nounwaistband, nounwaistcoat, nounwaistline, nounwardrobe, nounwashing, nounwaterproof, nounwear, nounwedding dress, nounwellie, nounwellington, nounwelly, nounwet-look, adjectivewet suit, nounwimple, nounwind breaker, nounwing collar, nounwingtip, nounwool, nounwoollen, adjectivewoollens, nounwoolly, adjectivewoolly, nounworsted, nounwrap, nounwrap-around, adjectivewrinkle, nounwristband, nounY-fronts, nounyoke, nounzoot suit, noun
COLLOCATIONS FROM THE ENTRY
He was still wearing his school uniform.COLLOCATIONS FROM OTHER ENTRIES
1a particular type of clothing worn by all the members of a group or organization such as the police, the army etcschool/army/police etc uniform He was still wearing his school uniform.· Uniformed police and plain clothes detectives were present in large numbers.
· He was still wearing his school uniform.
COLLOCATIONS FROM THE CORPUSADJECTIVE· His handclasp was cold; his black uniform befitting the poisonous beetle that he was.· She is a skinny brown woman in the black uniform of the kitchen help.· The movement survived as the National Fascists for three years, with a black shirt uniform.· They wore black uniforms with visored caps.· Tall, smart women strutting in their black uniforms and leather boots.· I stop this man in a black uniform and ask him where it is, and he shows me.· The Raiders waited two years before seeing Ismail in a silver-and-black uniform.
· She looks like a nurse in her blue uniform and her scarf over her head.· Brosz said of the sea of blue and white uniforms.· The blue uniforms of policemen had appeared and marksmen had fanned out, hunting for good positions to aim from.· Two unarmed security guards in faded blue uniforms stand erect at the entrance to Montclair Prep in Van Nuys.· A girl in light blue uniform waves her finger at me.· The girls are dressed alike, in dark blue uniforms with white collars and black pinafores.· Officials in their variety of blue uniforms hurried to and fro on urgent business.· The marshals will appear in their blue uniforms with a sidearm-no rifles or anything like that.
· From that day the Carroburg Greatswords have worn dark red uniforms.· The kids in their dark uniforms and heavy black leather school backpacks march off to school under fragile white-pink blossoms.· Guards in dark uniforms and high black boots hurried us along.· The girls are dressed alike, in dark blue uniforms with white collars and black pinafores.
· Row upon row they seemed to march, reminding Lucy of soldiers dressed in Prussian green uniforms.· A man riding a bicycle stopped to ask what was the idea of all the green uniforms.· There were four of them, dressed in the pale green uniforms of the Ebert household.· We waited to have our visas minutely examined by security police with green uniforms and humorless expressions.· Preparations were made to re-equip the force with green uniforms.· The staff, easily recognizable by their distinctive light green uniforms were well in evidence.· He could see a wall of green uniforms surrounding it.· This Stirlander bowmen wears a green and yellow uniform.
· This archer wears a white smock over a grey uniform with distinguishing red ribbons and plume.· It was a desk cop, a woman in a grey uniform, wearing a headset.· Dressed in the dull grey uniform of her trade, no one would have given her a second look.
· Harvey was dressed in a khaki uniform with colonel's insignia on the collar.· He wears an army-type khaki uniform, a gun swung over his shoulder.· Two pairs of black policemen in starched khaki uniforms were there to discourage the pickpockets if possible, arrest them if necessary.· More than 2, 000 students still wear khaki uniforms to class, though the cadet corps now is coeducational.· Ponchos, like the one he'd used as protection on the roof, covered their khaki uniforms.
· To produce a sail he had ripped apart his military uniform.· Included are some paintings in which he used nineteenth-century military uniforms.· The trendies of Carnaby Street flounced around in military uniforms, sporting flowers of peace where medals once had hung.· In another, he sports a military uniform while reading a book.· He had dressed that morning in his civilian clothes, reckoning that military uniform was unsuitable for the work of the day.· Another plant which made military uniforms was on the verge of closure for lack of orders from Moscow.· One of them was a student of military uniforms.· There were others seated away from the table whose function was not clear to Holman, but three were dressed in military uniforms.
· Her husband's naval uniform hung neatly in his mock-mahogany wardrobe, retained with pride.· The prince was resplendent in his white naval uniform with braid on the visor of his cap.· He purchased a ceremonial naval uniform, complete with sword belt, sword, and Colt. 45 pistol.
· It seems that every police car is brand-new, and Hussein's soldiers sport crisp, new uniforms.· The new uniform will then be evaluated and minor changes possibly made to features such as pockets and the shirt material.· He loves everything about his new uniform.· By 1887, the brigade had new uniforms and brass helmets.· The band has recently taken delivery of a splendid new uniform which the members are rightly proud of.· For example, at Nabisco the allowance is intended to cover the costs of new school uniforms.· These blazers were originally presented as a new uniform for all dealers.· Tidy team: Langbaurgh's cleansing squads in their new uniforms will have a group of young overseers on their rounds today.
· It looked like Uncle Mosse; it was wearing his old uniform.· There must be an old Navy uniform and a few ball bearings somewhere on Treasure Island.· But he rolled back the years wearing his old jockeys' uniform in the Radcliffe Selling Stakes at Nottingham.· The old uniforms left over from the colonial bygone had to go.· He attracts old guys in uniform and young guys in shorts who wouldn't dream of voting for anyone else.
· In their smart uniforms the police have a lethargic menace.· He had looked so smart in his uniform: tall, dark and handsome like all the best heroes.
· This halberdier wears the blue and white uniform of the city with distinguishing features in red.· He wore a white uniform and carried a spray can of poison with a long wand.· Through the slatted blinds I could see a group of prisoners in white cotton uniforms, mowing the grass with sickles.· Brosz said of the sea of blue and white uniforms.· They wore white uniforms in summer to distinguish them from the crowds that might throng their stations.· All those sweet little gals in white uniforms.· Wearing an immaculate white uniform, he takes my briefcase.· She loved the white nurses' uniforms, which imparted glamour to her youthful mind.
NOUN· He prised the sealed top open and found army uniforms, with no insignia marks on them.· Two boys one in an army uniform snarled at a conductor on the platform.· A thin man in army uniform came in, walking with a limp.· A crash programme was needed to make dyes even for Army uniforms.· Amin, Wasswa said, was in army uniform.· The Kamajor militia and other loyal forces have been put in army uniform and brought under its command.· Rebecca West refers to a photograph of him taken at this time in army uniform as a private of the Worcestershire Regiment.· Fairfax, who was wearing his army uniform, soon lost patience.
· In spite of the heat, parties in full dress uniform were sent to scour the countryside.· My father attended in his dress uniform.
· Wearing a police uniform did not sanitize a working man from ungodly ways.
· The everyday school uniform, now useless, meant that one had hardly anything to wear!· A little kid in a Catholic school uniform still hops up and down the steps of a stoop on one foot.· At one school during a parents' coffee morning the conversation drifted around to the subject to school uniform.· Lately, everything I wore that she made for me, apart from my grammar school uniform, seemed frumpy and old-fashioned.· Sun Life also paid an allowance towards the cost of new school uniforms.· They are wearing their school uniforms, black jumpers with white blouses and neat black bows at the neck.· Yesterday she was trying on her new school uniform.· The seat of her navy blue school uniform was shiny and wrinkled.
VERB· Clara was sent upstairs to change out of her uniform.· Instead, Wait sneaked off the sub and went back to his quarters and changed into a uniform.· The Pack hurried back to the dressing-tent to change out of their old-fashioned uniforms.
· The Kamajor militia and other loyal forces have been put in army uniform and brought under its command.· He walked in, put on his uniform and walked out to practice.
· So much for the dissenting argument of some goofy liberals that requiring uniforms would be an added financial burden for the poor.· At first, everyone will probably be required to stay in uniform and be back here by 10 at night.· Even girls whose schools do not require uniforms will have short, plaid kilts and something khaki on their wish lists.· Our president recently urged school districts to require students to wear uniforms.
· It looked like Uncle Mosse; it was wearing his old uniform.· I feel the gates shut on the man, who is now wearing a striped uniform.· There's a photograph of him standing in front of the cabbages that he'd grown for victory wearing his Home Guard uniform.· You wear a uniform to play baseball, you wear a uniform to play soccer.· The inmates wore a uniform of pale blue, the girls with white pinafores.· You wear a uniform to play baseball, you wear a uniform to play soccer.· Though they both wore the uniform of a Private it was plain who was of superior rank.· They wore scarlet and gold uniforms and the shining, close-fitting plastic caps that were the sign of their judicial function.
He was still wearing his school uniform.2in uniform a)wearing a uniform: He was on duty and in uniform. b)in the Army, Navy etc: my 33 years in uniformuniform1 noununiform2 adjective
uniformuniform2 ●○○ AWL adjective being the same in all its parts or among all its members: Grade A eggs must be of uniform size.—uniformly adverb