work-shirt
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Definition
Noun: A sturdy, durable shirt specifically designed for manual labor or physical work. It is typically made from heavy-duty fabric like denim or thick cotton to withstand wear and tear.
Usage
The term "work-shirt" refers to a specific type of garment. It is used to describe the shirt itself, not the activity of working. * He always wears his old blue work-shirt when fixing the car. * The uniform includes durable pants and a work-shirt.
Examples
- The carpenter's work-shirt was stained with paint and sawdust.
- She bought a new work-shirt for her job on the farm.
- His favorite work-shirt has several pockets for tools.
Advanced Usage
- As a uniform item: In many industries, a specific color or style of work-shirt is part of the official uniform.
- All mechanics at the garage wear the company's branded work-shirt.
Variants and Related Words
- Work shirt (open compound): An alternative, common spelling of the same item.
- Workwear (noun): A general term for clothing designed for work.
- Overalls (noun): A different type of protective one-piece garment for work.
- Coveralls (noun): A full-body one-piece garment for work.
Synonyms
- Utility shirt
- Work garment
Antonyms
- Dress shirt
- Evening shirt
- Silk blouse
Noun
- heavy-duty shirts worn for manual or physical work