CEFR B1

slacks

noun

Meaning

Trousers that are not part of a suit and are worn for casual or semi-formal occasions.

Examples

He wore grey slacks and a button-down shirt to the office party.
The dress code for the event is business casual, so you should wear slacks rather than jeans.

Synonyms: pants, trousers, chinos

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slacks (B1)

noun

Pronunciation: /slæks/

Definition

Trousers that are not part of a suit and are worn for casual or semi-formal occasions.

Examples

He wore grey slacks and a button-down shirt to the office party.
The dress code for the event is business casual, so you should wear slacks rather than jeans.
She bought a new pair of navy slacks that fit perfectly.

Synonyms of slacks

Words with a similar meaning to slacks:

pants
trousers
chinos

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