lab coats

Scientists' standard attire

Lab coats are the white, knee-length coats worn by scientists, doctors, and medical personnel.

The garment protects clothing and signals professional authority.

The researchers in their lab coats gathered around the microscope.

Metaphorically, lab coats can represent scientific expertise or the medical establishment: The lab coats say the treatment is safe.

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Medical staff uniform

hard hats · surgical gowns · business suits · work boots · coveralls

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Informal, comfortable clothing

streetwear · sweatpants · athletic wear · pajamas · loungewear

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work boots · tie-dye

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Known to kids · Used worldwide · Timeless · Concrete · Everyday, not technical · Rated G