plainclothes
/pleɪnˌkloʊðz/
adjective
- Wearing ordinary civilian clothes instead of a uniform, especially for police officers or security personnel.
- The detective worked in plainclothes to blend in with the crowd.
- The plainclothes officer approached the suspect without drawing attention.
- A plainclothes security guard was watching the store for shoplifters.
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noun
- Ordinary civilian clothing, as opposed to a uniform or official attire.
- She prefers to travel in plainclothes so no one recognizes her as a pilot.
- The police officer changed into plainclothes after his shift ended.
- The security team wore plainclothes to avoid being noticed.
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