Plainclothes ( adjective , noun )

(As an adjective)

Plainclothes ( adjective )

Describing a police officer or detective who is not wearing a uniform and is dressed in ordinary clothing for the purpose of blending in with the public.

Origin:

The word 'plainclothes' is derived from the combination of the words 'plain' and 'clothes'. the word 'plain' is used in the sense of simple or ordinary, and the word 'clothes' refers to the articles of clothing worn by an individual.

Examples:

1. The plainclothes detective followed the suspect through the crowded street.
2. Plainclothes officers are often used to monitor and arrest pickpockets in a market.
3. The police department employs several plainclothes officers to work undercover.
4. The plainclothes detectives were conducting surveillance on the suspected criminal.
5. The plainclothes police officer was able to blend in with the crowd and gather information about the gang.

(As a noun)

Plainclothes ( noun )

Describing a police officer or detective who is not wearing a uniform and is dressed in ordinary clothing for the purpose of blending in with the public.

Origin:

The word 'plainclothes' is derived from the combination of the words 'plain' and 'clothes'. the word 'plain' is used in the sense of simple or ordinary, and the word 'clothes' refers to the articles of clothing worn by an individual.

Examples:

1. The plainclothes detective followed the suspect through the crowded street.
2. Plainclothes officers are often used to monitor and arrest pickpockets in a market.
3. The police department employs several plainclothes officers to work undercover.
4. The plainclothes detectives were conducting surveillance on the suspected criminal.
5. The plainclothes police officer was able to blend in with the crowd and gather information about the gang.