business casual

[ biz-nis kazh-oo-uhl ]

noun

1. a style of clothing for the office that is casual but neat and professional-looking.

business casual

noun

1. informal.
   a style of casual clothing worn by businesspeople at work instead of more formal attire

Word History and Origins

Origin of business casual¹

First recorded in 1965–70

Example Sentences

A few of the applicants came dressed in three-piece suits or smart business casual, and some wore working togs with their fledgling companies’ logos on them, while others made their pitches in T-shirts and jeans.

From Washington Post

Business casual, but well tailored and made from good material.

From Project Gutenberg