1. loose-fitting garments worn over other clothes, typically reaching to the hips or knees
2. garments worn in ancient Greece and Rome, consisting of a simple slip-on garment
Usage: historical
3. close-fitting military or police jackets worn as part of a uniform
Usage: military; formal

Examples

• She wore flowing tunics over her jeans during the summer.
• The ancient Roman soldiers donned their tunics before battle.
• The boutique displayed colorful tunics in the window.
• Police officers pressed their dress tunics for the ceremony.
• Medieval peasants typically wore simple linen tunics.
• The fashion designer created elegant tunics for the spring collection.