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

1. heavy-duty shirts worn for manual or physical work