WordHive Learning Dictionary

Uniform

noun

Uniform means matching clothes for a group.

7 letters 3 syllables

What does Uniform mean?

Uniform means matching clothes for a group.

Dictionary definition

Special clothing worn by members of a group.

Example sentences

Uniform in a sentence

easy

The story used uniform to describe what a character was wearing.

medium

In class, we discussed how uniform changes the meaning of a description.

hard

The passage gave visual details, and uniform helped readers picture the scene.

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What does uniform mean?

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Uniform

Voice settings
Sounds like

UNIFORM

Listen, then repeat the word.

Synonyms

Words like Uniform

itemUse for a thing or piece in a set.
appearanceUse for how something looks.
Antonyms

Opposite words

uncoveredUse when clothing or covering is not present.
plainUse for not decorative or detailed.
Synonym practice

Want to practice uniform synonyms in context? Try a Synonym Search question like "The homogeneous mixture looked the same throughout," then compare close word choices. Practice uniform synonyms.

Word family

Uniform word family

Base word

uniform

noun

uniforms

Plural form of uniform when used as a countable noun.

Related words
Student support

Understand Uniform

Hint for students

A uniform is special clothing worn by members of the same group, such as a team, school, or organization.

Common mix-up

Uniform is not just any outfit. It usually shows that people belong to the same group or role.

Try it in class or at home

Write one sentence that shows uniform without using the word uniform. Then underline the clue words that show matching clothing, a group, team, school, or role. Example: Every player wore the same red shirt with the school logo. Clue words: every player, same red shirt, school logo Now try your own sentence. Ask: Does my sentence show special matching clothing for a group?

Teacher prompt

Ask students to explain this model sentence: "The players wore the same uniform for the tournament." Why does uniform fit better than costume?