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business casual

[ biz-nis kazh-oo-uhl ]
/ ˈbɪz nɪs ˌkæʒ u əl /

noun

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

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Also of·fice cas·u·al [awf-is kash-oo-uhl, of-is] /ˈɔf ɪs ˌkæʃ u əl, ˈɒf ɪs/ .

Origin of business casual

First recorded in 1965–70

Words nearby business casual

business angel, business as usual, Business before pleasure, business card, business case, business casual, business class, business college, business cycle, business double, business education
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British Dictionary definitions for business casual

business casual

noun

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