loose-fitting
Americanadjective
Etymology
Origin of loose-fitting
First recorded in 1880–85
Example Sentences
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Maduro, 63 years old, wore loose-fitting, tan jail garb and his legs were shackled.
From The Wall Street Journal • Mar. 26, 2026
Under the rules imposed after the Islamic Revolution of 1979, all women in Iran are required to cover their hair with a veil in public and wear modest and loose-fitting clothing.
From Barron's • Nov. 16, 2025
Officials urge travelers to keep open wounds clean and covered, avoid insect bites, and wear hats, loose-fitting long-sleeved shirts and pants, socks, and insect repellents registered by the Environmental Protection Agency as effective.
From Los Angeles Times • Sep. 17, 2025
Natural fibres like cotton and linen help to regulate body temperature and loose-fitting clothing allows room for the breeze to cool you down.
From BBC • Jun. 19, 2025
Hiroshi steps onto the decking with his bare feet and gray, loose-fitting clothes.
From "Starfish" by Akemi Dawn Bowman
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