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workwear
This term refers to a specialized category of clothing where utility and safety take precedence over aesthetics. It encompasses everything from heavy-duty overalls and steel-toed boots to high-visibility vests, emphasizing a functional relationship between the garment and the professional environment.
Grammatically, this is a mass noun. It describes a general category of clothing rather than individual items. Consequently, it does not have a plural form; one does not refer to multiple sets of workwear as "workwears." To specify individual pieces, counters such as "a piece of" or "an item of" must be used.
Meanings
Clothing specifically designed to be worn by a person while performing a particular job or trade, typically characterized by durability and protective features.
The company provides all employees with high-visibility workwear for safety on the construction site.
Examples
The company provides all the necessary workwear for new employees.
I need to buy some heavy duty workwear before I start the construction job.
Where did you get that rugged workwear? It looks like it could withstand anything.
Modern fashion has seen a huge rise in the popularity of workwear styles.
He stepped out of the truck still wearing his grease stained workwear.
I wonder if this workwear is actually waterproof as the label claims.
Please ensure your workwear is clean and pressed for the site visit.
The warehouse requires high visibility workwear at all times for safety.