Khaki Meaning in English
word
ˈkæki/, /ˈkɑki
KAK-ee, KAH-kee
kˈɑːki
KAH-kee
Definition
A light brown or yellowish-brown color, often used for military clothes. Also refers to fabric or clothing made in this color.
Usage & Nuances
'Khaki' can describe both a specific fabric and the color. Common in fashion descriptions ('khaki pants'). It's different from 'beige' or 'olive'. In the UK, 'khaki' can sometimes mean army green.
Spanish: caqui - color caquiPortuguese (BR): caqui - cor caquiPortuguese (PT): caqui - cor caquiChinese (Simplified): 卡其色 - 卡其布Chinese (Traditional): 卡其色 - 卡其布Hindi: खाक़ी - खाक़ी रंगArabic: كاكي - لون كاكيBengali: খাকিRussian: хакиJapanese: カーキVietnamese: màu kaki - vải kakiKorean: 카키색 - 카키 (천)Turkish: hakiUrdu: خاکیIndonesian: khaki
Example Sentences
He wore khaki pants to the meeting.
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The soldiers dressed in khaki uniforms.
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This shirt comes in blue or khaki.
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I always pack my khaki shorts for summer trips.
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That jacket looks great in khaki—it goes with everything.
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He spilled coffee on his new khaki trousers.
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