as in pants
an outer garment covering each leg separately from waist to ankle
she prefers wearing slacks instead of a dress
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as in loosens
to make less taut
the skipper ordered the crew to slack off the sheets on the mainsail
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Recent Examples of slacks
Caley Sturgill, Southern Living, 23 Jan. 2026
Shoppers enjoyed Russell paintings, Remington sculptures, and Native pottery, baskets and beadwork while browsing for slacks and dresses.
—Chadd Scott, Forbes.com, 23 Jan. 2026
Wearing vintage Armani slacks, a black Zegna button-down, and a Paul Smith leather jacket, Kelly is almost comically handsome.
—Chris Murphy, Vanity Fair, 20 Jan. 2026
Mid-Rise UltraSoft Pleated Easy Baggy Jeans These pleated jeans feature a stretchy waist and inky-black denim, giving them a look that rivals slacks.
—Reece Andavolgyi, InStyle, 19 Jan. 2026
Pair it with slacks for a business casual outfit or jeans for a look that’s more low-key.
—Emma Guillen, PEOPLE, 17 Jan. 2026
Petro sat in a favorite leather armchair, dressed comfortably in sneakers, slacks, and a white cardigan; a female assistant was combing his hair.
—Jon Lee Anderson, New Yorker, 15 Jan. 2026
She is looked at in slacks and sweaters, in shorts and bikini bathing suits.
—Tim Grierson, Rolling Stone, 28 Dec. 2025
Noun
Style it with jeans or corduroy pants in your favorite winter outfits, or wear it with a long skirt or slacks for work.
—Caley Sturgill, Southern Living, 23 Jan. 2026
Shoppers enjoyed Russell paintings, Remington sculptures, and Native pottery, baskets and beadwork while browsing for slacks and dresses.
—Chadd Scott, Forbes.com, 23 Jan. 2026
Wearing vintage Armani slacks, a black Zegna button-down, and a Paul Smith leather jacket, Kelly is almost comically handsome.
—Chris Murphy, Vanity Fair, 20 Jan. 2026
Mid-Rise UltraSoft Pleated Easy Baggy Jeans These pleated jeans feature a stretchy waist and inky-black denim, giving them a look that rivals slacks.
—Reece Andavolgyi, InStyle, 19 Jan. 2026
Pair it with slacks for a business casual outfit or jeans for a look that’s more low-key.
—Emma Guillen, PEOPLE, 17 Jan. 2026
Petro sat in a favorite leather armchair, dressed comfortably in sneakers, slacks, and a white cardigan; a female assistant was combing his hair.
—Jon Lee Anderson, New Yorker, 15 Jan. 2026
She is looked at in slacks and sweaters, in shorts and bikini bathing suits.
—Tim Grierson, Rolling Stone, 28 Dec. 2025
Recent Examples of Synonyms for slacks
loosens
Verb
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The comparison game, the one that turns playgrounds and playdates into mental minefields, loosens its grip.—
Danielle Marie Holland,
Parents,
27 Jan. 2026
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The spirit is the backbone, bitters add spice and depth and complexity, ice chills it down and loosens it all up and a touch of sugar files the sharp edges off.—
Jeremy Repanich,
Robb Report,
24 Jan. 2026
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“Slacks.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/slacks. Accessed 5 Feb. 2026.
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