workwear

Meanings

1. 1noununcountable

   Clothing worn for work, especially practical or protective clothing.

   Grammar: Uncountable; no plural form. Use 'workwear' for the category, and 'a piece of workwear' for one item.

   Patterns

   • wear workwear
   • buy workwear
   • workwear for something

   The company provides all its employees with workwear.

   He bought new workwear for the construction site.

   This store specializes in workwear for nurses and doctors.

2. 2noununcountableinformal

   A style of sturdy, practical clothing worn as fashion.

   Grammar: Uncountable; refers to the fashion trend or style.

   Patterns

   • workwear style
   • workwear trend
   • workwear-inspired

   Workwear has become a popular fashion trend.

   She likes to mix workwear with more elegant pieces.

   The designer's collection was inspired by vintage workwear.

Common combinations

protective workwear

All visitors must wear protective workwear in the factory.

workwear brand

This workwear brand is known for its durable jackets.

workwear collection

The new workwear collection includes overalls and sturdy boots.

Synonyms and how they differ

uniform

A uniform is a specific set of clothes worn by members of an organization, while workwear is a broader term for any clothing worn for work.

overalls

Overalls are a type of workwear, but workwear includes many other items like jackets, boots, and safety gear.

Commonly confused: workwear or work force?

Practice

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