khaki

Example Sentences

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One manufacturer’s idea of khaki or olive drab, for example, might not match another’s—a serious problem when thousands of yards of uniform fabric had to be dyed the same shade.

From The Wall Street Journal • Mar. 27, 2026

Dressed like the Kurdish fighters he once served alongside, Barsirini still wears the khaki shalwar, fitted jacket and scarf wrapped around his waist.

From Barron's • Mar. 7, 2026

Usually, she liked wearing khaki pants, a simple blouse, and loafers.

From Slate • Nov. 15, 2025

Starting May 12, Starbucks will require its baristas to wear solid black tops and long-sleeved crewneck, collared or button-up shirts along with any shade of khaki, black or blue denim bottoms.

From Salon • Apr. 16, 2025

These are cargo khaki shorts, and I want to kick myself for noticing that detail.

From "Pride" by Ibi Zoboi