dungaree
Americannoun
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a coarse cotton fabric used chiefly for work clothes, etc
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(plural)
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a suit of workman's overalls made of this material consisting of trousers with a bib attached
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a casual garment resembling this, usually worn by women or children
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trousers
Etymology
Origin of dungaree
First recorded in 1605–15, dungaree is from the Hindi word dungrī kind of coarse cloth
Example Sentences
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"She was the kindest and happiest person you could ever meet and could rock a pair of dungarees like no other. We love and miss you Sarah x."
From BBC
Described as "the world's first ultra-realistic AI humanoid robot artist", it appeared in one of parliament's ornate wood-panelled rooms, wearing a short black-haired wig and denim dungarees.
From Reuters
At a cafe, over short coffees, I watched an overbearing clown in star-spangled dungarees making balloon animals for unnerved children.
From Washington Post
Created by artist Pierre Probst, she wore red dungarees and led an adult-free existence with a gang of eight animal friends: two cats, three dogs, a bear, a lion and a panther.
From BBC
Against the backdrop of the empty venue's white limestone walls, models sashayed in graphic black and white dresses, printed tops and trousers as well as dungarees frayed at the bottom.
From Reuters
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