Definition of khaki
1 a
: a light yellowish-brown cloth made usually of cotton or wool
- a uniform made of khaki
b
: a garment (such as a military uniform or a pair of pants) made of this cloth
—usually plural
- His hair was brushed back and his service khakis pressed. The two officers went aft to the helicopter pad …
- —Tom Clancy
- Traditionally, loafers are strictly casual. You wear them with khakis to the bar or on casual Fridays.
- —GQ
2
: a light yellowish-brown
