loose-fitting
Americanadjective
Etymology
Origin of loose-fitting
First recorded in 1880–85
Example Sentences
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Stay hydrated, wear loose-fitting clothes and take tepid showers.
From BBC ● Jul. 9, 2026
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
There are many soldiers at this base, and it is easy to recognize them because they wear identical loose-fitting black pajama pants and shirts.
From "First They Killed My Father: A Daughter of Cambodia Remembers" by Loung Ung
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