loose-fitting
Americanadjective
Etymology
Origin of loose-fitting
First recorded in 1880–85
Example Sentences
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The more skin that is covered, the better the protection - but make sure clothes are loose-fitting.
From BBC ● Jun. 19, 2026
Maduro, 63 years old, wore loose-fitting, tan jail garb and his legs were shackled.
From The Wall Street Journal ● Mar. 26, 2026
Mescal, who was nominated for best actor, wore a loose-fitting black suit with a white shirt under, while singer-songwriter Abrams turned heads in a dark brown dress with a floral green pattern.
From BBC ● Feb. 22, 2026
Ghanaians have rushed to defend their colourful handwoven "fugu" smocks after President John Mahama's wearing of the loose-fitting traditional garment on a recent state visit to Zambia caused an online storm.
From Barron's ● Feb. 13, 2026
I am still able to hide it beneath my loose-fitting dress.
From "Ophelia" by Lisa Klein
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