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khakis

  • plural
    of khaki.
    khaki
    noun
    dull yellowish brown.

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Murdaugh wore a blazer and khakis and was unshackled in the courtroom.

From The Wall Street Journal Jun. 29, 2026

Gap, famous for its jeans, khakis, white T-shirts and hoodies, laid out its stores with clothing organised by size and style, which was a pioneering approach at the time.

From BBC May 5, 2026

Sometimes that meant embracing an almost retro preppiness, as Mill did when it came to the staff uniforms—polos and khakis for men, white tennis skirts and V-neck sweaters for women.

From The Wall Street Journal Apr. 21, 2026

Just jumped into the water — hat, glasses, khakis and all.

From Los Angeles Times Jan. 12, 2025

In the school library that day, I joined a circle of twenty-two Harper students—all African American, mostly juniors and seniors—who were seated in chairs and on couches, dressed in khakis and collared shirts.

From "Becoming" by Michelle Obama