workwear

British

/ ˈwɜːkˌwɛə /

noun

clothes, such as overalls, as worn for work in a factory, shop, etc; working clothes

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Customers are given tokens to exchange for up to 10 free items, including school uniforms, workwear, and everyday clothing.

From BBC • Apr. 21, 2026

Tilit, a maker of aprons, pants and other chef and hospitality workwear, moved most of its production to Mexico and Colombia from China after the higher tariffs were imposed.

From The Wall Street Journal • Feb. 22, 2026

New competitors began to siphon off market share, and fashion trends underwent a gradual shift to favor denim and workwear.

From Barron's • Dec. 13, 2025

Seemingly inspired by Japanese workwear, Hurtado wore these oversize, functional looks for around 80 years.

From Los Angeles Times • Sep. 3, 2025

Denim jeans are traditionally workwear, meant to stand up to the repetitive stresses of laboring without tearing easily.

From Salon • Aug. 20, 2025

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