slacks

[slaks]

noun

(used with a plural verb)

1. men's or women's trousers for informal wear.

slacks

/ slæks /

plural noun

1. informal trousers worn by both sexes

Word History and Origins

Origin of slacks¹

First recorded in 1815–25; slack ¹ + -s ³

Example Sentences

Still, James insisted that headquarters employees dress a cut above business casual, requiring jackets and slacks for men.

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Wearing polka-dot slacks, she went to the hotel where Ford was speaking to the World Affairs Council.

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“The handmade shoe is alive and well in this shop,” he said, dressed in pressed black slacks and tinted sunglasses, chunky gold rings gleaming on his fingers.

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On Monday, Paul traded the sharp lines of his 2011 debut suit and red silk tie for something looser — flowing black slacks, red Nike Air Jordan 1s and a flash of gold on his wrist.

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Goodnight was wearing a tactical vest, olive slacks and a beige shirt, complete with a badge and what appeared to be a body camera and radio equipment.

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Related Words

• knickers 
• shorts 
• trousers 
• underpants