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uniformed

American  
[yoo-nuh-fawrmd] / ˈyu nəˌfɔrmd /

adjective

  1. wearing a uniform.


Other Word Forms

  • ununiformed adjective

Etymology

Origin of uniformed

First recorded in 1805–15; uniform + -ed 3

Example Sentences

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Meanwhile, the surgeon general oversees the more than 6,000-member Public Health Service Commissioned Corps—a uniformed service whose deployment is slower and more costly than civilian alternatives.

From The Wall Street Journal

As the journalists interacted with the migrants, uniformed police barged in and detained the lawyer and four journalists.

From The Wall Street Journal

The BBC understands that Royal Lodge - Andrew's former home in Windsor Great Park - is being searched by police after a number of uniformed officers were seen beyond the gates.

From BBC

Meanwhile, BBC News correspondent Helena Wilkinson, said she had seen uniformed police officers close to the Royal Lodge in Windsor Great Park.

From BBC

In April 2025, He missed an annual tree-planting event that typically involved all active uniformed officers on the Central Military Commission.

From The Wall Street Journal