khaki

/ˈkæki/
adjective
  1. Of a light brown or yellowish-brown color.
    • A khaki backpack is practical for hiking because it hides dirt.
    • He wore a khaki shirt with dark blue jeans.
    • The khaki curtains matched the sandy walls of the room.
Synonyms
noun
  1. A light brown or yellowish-brown color, often used in military uniforms.
    • The artist mixed yellow and brown to create a shade of khaki.
    • The soldiers wore uniforms of khaki to blend in with the desert.
    • She chose a jacket in khaki because it matched her boots.
  2. A strong cotton or wool fabric of a khaki color, used especially for military or casual clothing.
    • His shirt was made of lightweight khaki, perfect for the hot weather.
    • The store sells pants in both cotton khaki and denim.
    • She ironed the khaki fabric to remove the wrinkles before the parade.
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