slacks

[ slaks ]

noun

, (used with a plural verb)

1. men's or women's trousers for informal wear.

slacks

/ slæks /

plural noun

1. informal trousers worn by both sexes

Word History and Origins

Origin of slacks¹

First recorded in 1815–25; slack ¹ + -s ³

Example Sentences

I wore slacks and sneakers, because I’m no hiker.

From Los Angeles Times

Dressed neatly in a crisp sky-blue Oxford shirt, blue vest and gray slacks, he recently sat for an interview about the retirement evolution.

From New York Times

She dressed plainly, in slacks and big shirts, but sometimes donned a tuxedo for special events.

From Seattle Times

The guy was tanned, wearing a white shirt open to the waist, and white slacks.

From Salon

She assumed he worked for a casino with his late hours and penchant for slacks and long-sleeved white shirts.

From Los Angeles Times

Related Words

• knickers
• shorts
• trousers
• underpants