dungaree

Sturdy blue cloth

Dungaree is a coarse cotton fabric, originally from India, used for work clothes and sails.

In the plural, dungarees are pants or overalls made from this material—sturdy garments associated with manual labor: He wore dungarees and a flannel shirt.

The word now often refers to denim jeans or bib overalls generally.

workwear

overalls

Trousers with bib front

painter · gardener · mechanic · utility · protective · uniform · tool belt · apron · work boots · reinforced

denim

indigo

Plant-derived blue dye

  • cottonPlant fiber for textiles
  • twillDiagonal-ribbed fabric
  • weaveInterlace strands into fabric

jeans · overalls · fabric · textile · selvedge · raw · warp · weft · mill · loom

construction

bib

Mealtime chest covering

button · stitching · reinforced · rivets · seams · topstitching · hardware · adjustable · fasteners · gusset

fashion

jumpsuit

One-piece body garment

trendy · suspenders · patchwork · layering · chic · tailored · overalls · romper · playsuit · distressed

rugged

durable

Able to withstand use

resilient · robust · long-lasting · abrasion-resistant · rugged · practical · utilitarian · weathered · indestructible · outdoor

comfort

relaxed

Free of stress

flexibility · roominess · softness · worn-in · broken-in · ease · slouchy · lived-in · wearability · forgiving

Categories
Opposites
fabric refinement

dungareesilk

Fine woven insect fiber

satin · chiffon · velvet · cashmere · organza

garment formality

dungareeevening gown

Woman's floor-length formal dress

tuxedo · ball gown · formal wear · cocktail dress · dinner jacket

Family

dungarees

Familiarity
Top 200,000
Profile
Used worldwide · Timeless · Concrete · Everyday, not technical · Rated G