Synonyms

scrubs

British

/ skrʌbs /

plural noun

the hygienic clothing worn by surgeons and other operating theatre staff during an operation

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Example Sentences

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Various male doctors or nurses in green scrubs are seen in the video on Kildow's Instagram handle.

From Barron's • Feb. 20, 2026

One shows a man dressed in a blazer standing outside its gate with a group of what appear to be doctors in hospital scrubs.

From BBC • Nov. 11, 2025

Skip the massages and instead focus on the facilities: complimentary self-service masks and scrubs make it easy to relax and indulge in the spa experience.

From Salon • Oct. 31, 2025

After three tours in Gaza, Dallas emergency room doctor Bilal Piracha now works with a kaffiyeh draped over his scrubs.

From Los Angeles Times • Oct. 12, 2025

The woman was wearing blue scrubs and a white coat.

From "The Darkest Minds" by Alexandra Bracken

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