Meaning & use
loose-fitting clothing
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Meanings
phraseuncountable
Clothes that hang loosely on the body instead of being tight.
Grammar: Used like a plural noun in meaning but takes a singular verb: Loose-fitting clothing is comfortable.
Patterns
- wear loose-fitting clothing
- loose-fitting clothing for something
The doctor told her to wear loose-fitting clothing to the appointment.
In summer I prefer loose-fitting clothing because it lets air move around my skin.
The label says this is loose-fitting clothing, so you may want a smaller size.
phraseuncountable
A style of clothes cut with extra room so they do not press against the body.
Grammar: Often used before a noun as a description: loose-fitting clothing style.
Patterns
- loose-fitting clothing style
- a loose-fitting clothing brand
The brand is known for its loose-fitting clothing and simple colors.
She designs loose-fitting clothing for people who sit at desks all day.
Common combinations
- wear loose-fitting clothing
- Please wear loose-fitting clothing for the yoga class.
- light, loose-fitting clothing
- Pack light, loose-fitting clothing for the hot weather.
- loose-fitting clothing in summer
- Loose-fitting clothing in summer keeps you cooler than tight jeans.
- a loose-fitting clothing style
- The shop sells a loose-fitting clothing style popular with teenagers.
- comfortable loose-fitting clothing
- After surgery, comfortable loose-fitting clothing is easiest to put on.
Synonyms and how they differ
- baggy clothes
- More informal and often suggests clothes that are too big; loose-fitting clothing sounds neutral and practical.
- roomy clothes
- Emphasizes that there is plenty of space inside the garment, not just that it hangs loosely.
- relaxed fit
- A fashion term for a cut that is not tight; it is used mostly for jeans and trousers, not all clothing.
Opposites
Word family
Commonly confused: loose-fitting clothing or loose? loose-fitting clothing or lose-fitting?
loose-fitting clothing vs loose
Loose means not tight; lose means to no longer have something or to not win. The spelling difference matters.
loose-fitting clothing vs lose-fitting
This is not a real phrase. If you mean clothes that are not tight, write loose-fitting.
Practice
Which sentence uses the phrase correctly?
Choose one answer.
Loose-fitting clothing is uncountable, so it has no plural and takes a singular verb. "He prefers loose-fitting clothing when he travels" is correct. Option 1 wrongly adds "a", option 2 uses a plural verb, and option 3 invents the plural "clothings".
Make it your own
Write a sentence using “loose-fitting clothing”, then check it and compare it with the examples above.