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close-fitting

American  
[klohs-fit-ing] / ˈkloʊsˈfɪt ɪŋ /

adjective

  1. (of a garment) fitting tightly or snugly to the body.

    A close-fitting jacket showed off her small waist.

Etymology

Origin of close-fitting

First recorded in 1865–70

Example Sentences

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Clad in close-fitting black outfits, two performers get into stance for a fight scene.

From Los Angeles Times • Nov. 14, 2025

In another photo, she exudes glamour in a close-fitting red top and a matching flared skirt.

From Seattle Times • Mar. 3, 2024

It defines the garment as a close-fitting covering over the whole head, with holes only for the eyes, nose, or mouth.

From Washington Times • Dec. 1, 2023

The concentric tissue around the mouth of the capsule is made of triangular, close-fitting units, a little like “teeth”; these open and close depending on moisture levels, and periodically release spores.

From Textbooks • Jan. 1, 2015

Anna May strode into the service area, sporting a turquoise linen blouse with wide-cut sleeves and a close-fitting hat with an arching brim.

From "The Red Car to Hollywood" by Jennie Liu

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