What does KHAKI mean?

Khaki

Part of Speech: Noun, Adjective

Definition: A light brownish-yellow color or a hard-wearing, twilled cotton fabric of this color.

Pronunciation (US): /käkē/

Pronunciation (UK): /kɑːki/

Origin and Usage: The word "khaki" came from the Urdu word "khak" which means "dust" or "earth." It was first used by the British Army in India in the mid-19th century to describe the color of their uniforms. Later, the term "khaki" was used to describe the hard-wearing, twilled cotton fabric used for those uniforms. Today, "khaki" is used to describe a light brownish-yellow color and clothing or fabric of that color.

Synonyms: Beige, Tan, Camel, Buff, Sand

Related Words: Cacao, Cacti, Caddy, Cadet, Cagey

Example Sentences:

• She wore a khaki dress to the party.
• The soldiers were dressed in khaki uniforms.
• The walls were painted in a soft khaki color.