slacks
Definition
Noun (usually used in the plural form slacks): 1. Casual trousers: A type of pants intended for informal or leisure wear, typically made from a soft, comfortable fabric and not part of a formal suit. They are less formal than dress trousers but more structured than sweatpants.
Usage
- The word is almost always used in its plural form, , similar to , , or .
- It refers to a single garment (one pair of slacks), not multiple pairs.
- Commonly used to describe comfortable, non-denim trousers worn in business-casual settings, for leisure, or at home.
Examples
- Noun:
- She changed out of her work suit and into a pair of comfortable slacks.
- The dress code for the event is smart casual, so slacks and a collared shirt are perfect.
- He prefers wearing slacks around the house instead of jeans.
Advanced Usage
- "A pair of slacks": The standard phrasing to refer to one garment.
- I need to buy a new pair of black slacks.
Variants and Related Words
- Slack (adjective): Not tight or tense; loose. (Note: This is a different word with a different meaning, though it is etymologically related to the fabric's loose weave).
- The rope went slack.
Synonyms
- Trousers (UK)/Pants (US): The general term for the garment.
- Chinos: A specific type of casual cotton trousers, often considered a kind of slack.
- Khakis: Another specific type of casual trouser, often made of cotton twill.
Antonyms
- Formal trousers/Dress pants: Trousers intended as part of a formal suit.
- Jeans: Casual trousers made from denim.
- Shorts: Garments that do not cover the full leg.
- Sweatpants/Joggers: Athletic-style casual trousers, typically made from softer, stretchier material.
Noun
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(usually in the plural) pants for casual wear
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