plain clothes
plain clothes · plain clotheses
Civilian clothes worn by someone in an occupation or organization for which a uniform…Civilian clothes worn by someone in an occupation or organization for which a uniform might be expected, as the police or clergy.
» She's wearing plain clothes. However, she cannot hide the elegance that comes from her upbringing.
Meaning
1 senses(plural, plural only)Civilian clothes worn by someone in an occupation or organization for which a uniform might be expected, as the police or clergy.
More definitions
- ordinary clothing as distinguished from uniforms, work clothes, clerical garb, etc.
Examples
1 sentencesShe's wearing plain clothes. However, she cannot hide the elegance that comes from her upbringing.
Forms
plural: plain clothesesSynonyms
3 synonymsClose in meaning
- ordinary clothing as distinguished from uniforms, work clothes, clerical garb, etc.:civilian clothingcivilian dresscivilian garb