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

Appearing in neutral tones like khaki and beige, the looks were a throwback to the grunge-inspired styles of the 90s.

From BBC • Feb. 20, 2026

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

From Slate • Nov. 15, 2025

Her dark curls are flattened by a khaki cap, and her blue-green eyes are beaming at Dylan.

From "What If It's Us" by Becky Albertalli and Adam Silvera