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Definition of khakis

khakis

/ˈkæk.iz/
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khakis Lexical Profile

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• noun

1

Trousers or casual pants made from durable, light brown or yellowish-tan cotton twill fabric.

Example

"He wore a crisp blue button-down shirt and a pair of ironed khakis to the casual office meeting."

2

A military or service uniform made of sturdy, dust-colored cotton or wool cloth.

Example

"The archive displayed vintage photographs of soldiers dressed in standard-issue summer khakis."

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Word Origin & Etymology

Borrowed in the mid-19th century during British rule in India from Urdu and Persian 'khaki' (meaning 'dusty' or 'earth-colored'), derived from Persian 'khak' ('dust' or 'earth').

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Wordmom. (2026). Definition of Khakis. In Wordmom Dictionary. Retrieved Nov 1, 2026, from https://wordmom.com/dictionary/khakis
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