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In the mid-19th century, units of the British Indian Army applied the Hindi word khāki, “dust-colored, brown,” to the color of a uniform cloth. Dull brown uniforms were preferred because they did not show dirt, but the major reason that all colonial units of the British Army eventually adopted them was because they made excellent camouflage. Today we typically associate khaki with fashionable casualness and a summery look rather than British military uniforms.
Examples of khaki in a Sentence
Esme Mazzeo, Peoplemag, 19 Feb. 2024
The 1920s had found a superstar, who with her tousled hair, leather jacket, scarf and khakis, buoyed the world through the Depression.
—Thomas Curwen, Los Angeles Times, 13 Mar. 2024
She was last seen near Dewey Square wearing a black coat and khaki pants after getting off the bus at the station, officers said.
—Paloma Chavez, Miami Herald, 4 Mar. 2024
There are neutral styles, like khaki and gray, along with bolder hues like red and pink.
—Clara McMahon, Peoplemag, 22 Sep. 2023
But if your style and taste match the khaki and taupe colors, just be prepared to rinse and repeat.
—Lee Alisha Williams, Southern Living, 15 Mar. 2024
Embracing the darkness Save for pops of scarlet leather, the color palette in Milan was overwhelmingly dark and utilitarian for Fall-Winter 2024, with dark khaki and olive greens dominating (beautifully at Ferragamo and Tod’s).
—Scarlett Conlon, CNN, 27 Feb. 2024
During the show, the white-haired Rubenstein — wearing khakis, a blue shirt and blazer — strides to home plate and assumes his batting stance.
—Christine Condon, Baltimore Sun, 31 Jan. 2024
But in the late moments of the Rose Bowl, Saban had to have cracked open his sacred talisman and offered another wish to the genie he’s imprisoned in his golf khakis since Obama was still in office.
—Iliana Limón Romero, Los Angeles Times, 3 Jan. 2024
Olivia Young, Travel + Leisure, 20 Jan. 2024
Henchy, 59, looped dapper in a khaki-colored suit and brown shoes, while Grier sported a strapless black ensemble and pointed-toe black heels, carrying a sparkly silver purse.
—Jen Juneau, Peoplemag, 5 Apr. 2023
Powered by the automatic Zenith El Primero 3620 movement with high-beat, 5Hz frequency and 60-hour power reserve, the watch comes paired with two straps: a black Cordura-effect rubber strap and a khaki Cordura-effect strap.
—Justin Fenner, Robb Report, 27 Mar. 2023
Tamsin Johnson Interiors opted for a black marble backsplash and a khaki-toned paint color to embrace the mood and physical constraints of the room.
—Hadley Mendelsohn, House Beautiful, 24 Feb. 2023
While Jenner sported leather pants, black boots and a gray oversized jacket for the outing at Wally's in Beverly Hills, the Puerto Rican singer donned cream pants, a brown jacket and a khaki-colored hat.
—Kirsty Hatcher, Peoplemag, 20 Feb. 2023
Off-Duty Essentials For effortless style for any day of the week, throw a khaki-colored trench atop easy staples like a white button-up shirt and head out.
—Madeline Fass, Vogue, 16 Feb. 2023
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“Khaki.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/khaki. Accessed 19 Apr. 2024.
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Noun
from Hindi khākī "dust-colored," from khāk "dust"; of Persian origin
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