dungaree
Translation
dungaree, dungarees
Examples
The shirt is made of sturdy dungaree.
The shirt is made of sturdy dungaree.
She wore a pair of blue dungarees.
She wore a pair of blue dungarees.
Grammar Patterns
((uncountable)) dungaree a type of fabric The bag was made of dungaree.
((a pair of)) dungarees trousers with a bib attached He bought a new pair of dungarees.
Similar Words
Synonyms (for clothing): overalls, bib-and-brace overalls
Etymology
From Hindi 'ḍuṅgrī', a type of coarse cloth, named after a village near Mumbai where it was made.
Memory Tips
Picture a farmer or painter wearing durable 'dungarees' while working. The plural form is most common for the garment.