loose-fitting
Americanadjective
Etymology
Origin of loose-fitting
First recorded in 1880–85
Example Sentences
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Through the muscle pain, mental strain and those loose-fitting uniforms that are shapeless and weirdly flattering, our marriage got its groove back.
From Los Angeles Times ● Sep. 11, 2026
Images of Mamdani's kurta - a traditional loose-fitting tunic - based on Arsenal's 2025-26 navy and red lightning bolt away shirt, went viral.
From BBC ● May 28, 2026
As education minister between 2023 and 2024, he tackled bullying and also banned pupils from wearing the abaya, a loose-fitting garment from the shoulders to the feet worn by Muslim women.
From Barron's ● May 22, 2026
Maduro, 63 years old, wore loose-fitting, tan jail garb and his legs were shackled.
From The Wall Street Journal ● Mar. 26, 2026
I put the shirt on; it was grossly loose-fitting.
From "Kaffir Boy: An Autobiography" by Mark Mathabane
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