plainclothes
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Adj — Wearing ordinary civilian clothing rather than a uniform, especially of police officers.
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What does “plainclothes” mean?
The word “plainclothes” means wearing ordinary civilian clothing rather than a uniform, especially of police officers. In plain terms, describes police or security staff dressed as ordinary civilians rather than in uniform, usually to avoid being noticed.
How do you use “plainclothes” in a sentence?
Here is “plainclothes” used in a sentence: “Two plainclothes detectives watched the building from across the street.”
What part of speech is “plainclothes”?
“Plainclothes” is an adjective.