26984 words

khakis

6 definitions • 13 examples
1
a yellowish-brown or greenish-brown colour:

Examples:

The hat is available in green, red, gray, khaki, and black.
Most guests wore ivory, khaki, tan, or cream.
2
military-style clothes made of yellowish-brown or greenish-brown cloth:

Examples:

Some were in khaki and some in white navy uniforms.
3

Examples:

He was dressed in khakis and a T-shirt.
At her private school, kids are required to wear khakis and polo shirts.
Loafers can be paired with casual pieces like jeans, short skirts and khakis.
4
military-style clothes made of yellowish-brown or greenish-brown cloth:

Examples:

The men look like soldiers, in khakis and caps.
He owned civilian clothes, but when he appeared in public he always wore crisply pressed military khakis.
5
of a yellowish-brown or greenish-brown colour:

Examples:

We plan to paint the exterior walls khaki or terracotta.
The armoured cars were khaki or black.
6
a pale yellow-brown color, or a type of cloth that is this color and is often used to make uniforms for soldiers:

Examples:

[ pl ] I bought a new pair of summer khakis (= pants made of this cloth).

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