Definition

Noun 1. A military uniform made of khaki fabric: The word "khakis" specifically refers to the trousers or the full uniform (typically including trousers and a shirt/jacket) of a dull, yellowish-brown color, originally worn by military personnel. * The soldiers were issued new khakis before their deployment. * In historical photos, you can see the troops dressed in their standard-issue khakis.

Usage Notes

• Plural Form: "Khakis" is almost always used in the plural form when referring to the trousers or the uniform. The singular "khaki" refers to the color or the fabric itself.
• Context: This term is strongly associated with military attire. In modern, everyday use, "khakis" more commonly refers to casual trousers of a similar color and style, but the core definition pertains to the military uniform.

Examples

• The museum displayed a set of World War II khakis.
• He carefully pressed his khakis for the morning inspection.
• Their khakis were designed to blend in with desert terrain.

Advanced Usage

• "a pair of khakis": This is a common way to refer to the trousers specifically.
  • He packed three pairs of khakis for the training exercise.

Variants and Related Words

• Khaki (noun): 1. A strong, durable cloth of a dull yellowish-brown color. 2. The color itself; a dull, light brown.
  • The fabric is a sturdy cotton khaki.
  • She painted the wall a warm khaki.
• Khaki (adjective): Having the color khaki.
  • He wore a khaki shirt.

Synonyms

• Fatigues: A general term for a soldier's uniform, often for work or field duty. (Note: "Fatigues" can be made of materials other than khaki.)
• Field uniform: A more descriptive term for a military uniform worn in combat or training environments.

Related Phrases

• Dressed in khakis: Wearing the khaki military uniform.
  • The recruits were all dressed in khakis.

Noun

1. a military uniform made of khaki fabric