civilian clothes

American  

plural noun

1. everyday or ordinary clothing, as distinguished from a military uniform.

2. Informal. ordinary clothing as distinguished from a uniform, clerical garb, or work clothes.

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Etymology

Origin of civilian clothes

First recorded in 1885–90

Example Sentences

He repeats the tall tales, and he sympathizes with their struggles with wanderlust and the challenge of finding civilian clothes that fit and are affordable.

From The Wall Street Journal

It has deployed thousands of armed men to patrol the streets, often dressed in civilian clothes.

From The Wall Street Journal

Reports suggest armed Hamas units have already deployed across several districts, some wearing civilian clothes and others in the blue uniforms of the Gaza police.

From BBC

Reports from Gaza suggest that armed Hamas units have already deployed across several districts, some wearing civilian clothes and others in the blue uniforms of the Gaza police.

From BBC

Mas'ud has told his legal team that he was alone in a small room when three men in civilian clothes came in.

From BBC