dungaree

[ duhng-guh-ree ]

noun

1. dungarees,
   1. work clothes, overalls, etc., of blue denim.
   2. blue jeans.
2. blue denim.

dungaree

/ ˌdʌŋɡəˈriː /

noun

1. a coarse cotton fabric used chiefly for work clothes, etc
2. plural
   1. a suit of workman's overalls made of this material consisting of trousers with a bib attached
   2. a casual garment resembling this, usually worn by women or children
3. trousers

Word History and Origins

Origin of dungaree¹

First recorded in 1605–15, dungaree is from the Hindi word dungrī kind of coarse cloth

Word History and Origins

Origin of dungaree¹

C17: from Hindi dungrī, after Dungrī, district of Mumbai, where this fabric originated

Example Sentences

"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

A street urchin with filthy dungarees and eyes the wounded blue of fresh bruises, guided by the hand into a public toilet by a much older gentleman.

From Literature

Deputy Collins grinned and pulled up his dungarees at the waist.

From Literature

At a cafe, over short coffees, I watched an overbearing clown in star-spangled dungarees making balloon animals for unnerved children.

From Washington Post