noun

uniform

/ˈjuːnɪfɔːrm/ · say it: YOO·nuh·form

the same in all cases and at all times

In Describing & Comparing

In more detail

1. (noun) a special set of clothes worn by members of the armed forces, police, or other official groups

2. (adjective) the same everywhere; not changing or different in different places or times

Examples

1. The police officer wore a dark blue uniform.
2. The temperature remained uniform throughout the room.

How to use uniform

As a noun, uniform refers to standardized clothing worn to identify members of an organization or profession, and is common in both formal and everyday contexts. As an adjective, it describes consistency or sameness across space or time, typically used in formal or technical contexts. The adjective is more abstract than the noun and less frequently used in everyday speech.

Common phrases

wear a uniform
in uniform
school uniform
police uniform
military uniform
uniform color

Synonyms

livery · regalia · outfit · garb · dress

Opposites

varied · inconsistent · different

Word family

uniformity · uniformly · uniformed

A common mistake

Learners sometimes confuse the adjective uniform (meaning consistent) with the noun, forgetting that uniform temperatures, uniform distribution, or uniform policies refer to consistent or identical conditions, not clothing.

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