plainclothes

[US]/ˈpleɪnˌkləʊðz/
[UK]/ˈpleɪnˌkloʊðz/
Frequency: Very High

Translation

adj.wearing ordinary clothes instead of a uniform

Phrases & Collocations

plainclothes officer

plainclothes detective

plainclothes agent

plainclothes security

plainclothes unit

plainclothes patrol

plainclothes team

plainclothes surveillance

plainclothes investigation

plainclothes operation

Example Sentences

the detective was in plainclothes to avoid being recognized.

plainclothes officers monitored the area for suspicious activity.

she didn't realize he was a plainclothes cop until later.

the plainclothes agents moved swiftly through the crowd.

they often use plainclothes officers to catch criminals off guard.

in plainclothes, he blended in perfectly with the public.

the operation involved several plainclothes detectives.

he was surprised to see a plainclothes officer at the event.

plainclothes security personnel were stationed throughout the venue.

the plainclothes team was tasked with surveillance and intelligence gathering.

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