khaki

American  

[kak-ee, kah-kee] / ˈkæk i, ˈkɑ ki /

noun

plural

khakis

1. dull yellowish brown.

2. a stout, twilled cotton cloth of this color, used especially in making uniforms.

3. (used with a plural verb) Usually khakis.

   1. a uniform made of this cloth, especially a military uniform.

   2. a garment made of this cloth, especially trousers.

4. a similar fabric of wool.

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adjective

1. of the color khaki.

2. made of khaki.

khaki British  

/ ˈkɑːkɪ /

noun

1. 1. a dull yellowish-brown colour

   2. ( as adjective )

      a khaki background

2. 1. a hard-wearing fabric of this colour, used esp for military uniforms

   2. ( as modifier )

      a khaki jacket

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Other Word Forms

• khakilike adjective

Etymology

Origin of khaki

First recorded in 1855–60; from Urdu, from Persian khākī “dusty,” equivalent to khāk “dust” + -ī a suffix indicating relationship or origin

Example Sentences

First is Aunt Melissa, who changes into khakis and pins a plastic name tag to her blouse.

From Literature

Two men in khaki uniforms were on board, busy trying to start up the outboard motor.

From Literature

Dressed in blue and orange jail shirts and khaki pants, the two wore headphones to listen to a Spanish translation during the hearing, an attorney sitting between them.

From BBC

He wore khaki trousers tucked into tall leather boots, a safari jacket, and a pith helmet.

From Literature

The man was seen walking in formation to the war memorial with a colleague, also dressed in a khaki uniform.

From BBC

Related Words

• attire
• costume
• dress
• garb
• gown
• regalia
• robe
• suit