work vest

High-visibility torso covering

A work vest is a sleeveless garment worn over other clothing for visibility, protection, or utility on job sites.

High-visibility work vests in fluorescent colors with reflective strips are standard safety gear for construction workers, road crews, and warehouse staff.

Other work vests feature multiple pockets for carrying tools: He loaded his work vest with screwdrivers and wire nuts.

Related

bright colors · orange · yellow · fluorescent · construction · construction site · hardhat · jobsite · visibility · stripes · PPE · personal protective equipment · neon · traffic · roadwork · road crew · zipper · pockets

Opposites
purpose/function

work vestwaistcoat

Sleeveless torso garment

cocktail attire · sweater vest · casual wear · loungewear · fashion accessory

VISIBILITY/PROTECTION vs. CONCEALMENT/VULNERABILITY

work vestundershirt

Lightweight inner torso garment

camisole · tank top

Family

work, vest, works, worked, working, worker, workers, workable, workings

Familiarity
Top 500,000
Profile
Known to kids · Used worldwide · Timeless · Concrete · Everyday, not technical · Rated G