noun
khakis
Khakis (noun) means Casual trousers made from sturdy cotton fabric, typically in a tan or beige colour. Example: “He wore a polo shirt and khakis to the office on casual Friday.”
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Casual trousers made from sturdy cotton fabric, typically in a tan or beige colour.
"He wore a polo shirt and khakis to the office on casual Friday."
How to use khakis
Learner’s notesIn plain EnglishCasual tan-coloured cotton trousers, the plural form of khaki used as a clothing item.
Common pairings
a pair of khakis
pressed khakis
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What does “khakis” mean?
The word “khakis” means casual trousers made from sturdy cotton fabric, typically in a tan or beige colour. In plain terms, casual tan-coloured cotton trousers, the plural form of khaki used as a clothing item.
How do you use “khakis” in a sentence?
Here is “khakis” used in a sentence: “He wore a polo shirt and khakis to the office on casual Friday.”
What part of speech is “khakis”?
“Khakis” is a noun.
What is the meaning of khakis?
"khakis" (noun) means casual trousers made from sturdy cotton fabric, typically in a tan or beige colour.
