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
The plus-sized comedian — better known as “Fluffy” — is sporting his typical loose-fitting vintage Hawaiian shirt, denim shorts and black flat cap.
From Los Angeles Times ● Mar. 5, 2026
The army man, now a general, has, for the main, ditched the camouflage in favour of the baseball cap and tracksuit, or a boubou - traditional Guinean attire of loose-fitting robes with elaborate embroidery.
From BBC ● Jan. 16, 2026
To be honest, I was glad, because the ninety-five-degree heat in the summer was awful, and all I could deal with was my loose-fitting jeans.
From "The Epic Fail of Arturo Zamora" by Pablo Cartaya
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