Synonyms for

Uniforms

Verb / ˈju:nʌˌfɔ:rmz / Another word for uniforms — explore alternatives below. For syllable breakdowns and pronunciation, see this word on Syllablesworld.

Definition

Uniforms are special clothing worn by people to identify them as part of a group, such as students in a school or employees in a company.

Synonyms & similar words

uniform outfits attire clothing dress garb gear habit livery regalia robes vestments wardrobe costume ensemble getup rig suit thread uniformity consistency

Synonyms by register

Formal

attire garb apparel outfit

Informal

outfit gear threads kit

Literary

livery vestments

Antonyms

varied diverse different unalike disparate heterogeneous

Common collocations

  • school uniforms
  • police uniforms
  • military uniforms
  • nurse uniforms
  • sports uniforms
  • team uniforms
  • wear uniforms

Word family

noun uniform
verb uniform
adjective uniform
adverb uniformly

Usage note

Often used to refer to standardized clothing worn by members of a group or organization. Can also refer to a consistent appearance or lack of variation.

Example sentences

  1. The police officers wore uniforms to make them easily recognizable.
  2. The school uniforms were blue and white.
  3. The hospital staff all wore green uniforms.
  4. The soldiers wore camouflage uniforms in the jungle.
  5. The athletes wore matching uniforms for the game.

Quotes

  • There's something about a crisp, new uniform that makes a boy stand a little taller.
  • Uniforms are the arrows in the quiver of an establishment's defense against criticism.
  • The uniform makes for brotherhood, since when universally adopted it covers up all differences of class and country.

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