Dungarees

Pronunciation: /ˌdʌŋɡəˈriz/

Definitions of dungarees

noun a type of clothing that is made of denim and consists of trousers with a bib attached, typically worn as casual or work attire

Example Sentences

A1 She wore dungarees to the farm.

A2 The children played in the yard wearing dungarees.

B1 I bought a new pair of dungarees for the summer.

B2 Dungarees are a popular choice for casual wear.

C1 The designer created a collection of high-end dungarees.

C2 Her dungarees were made from sustainable materials.

Examples of dungarees in a Sentence

formal The farmer wore his dungarees while working in the fields.

informal I love wearing dungarees because they're so comfortable.

slang Check out those cool dungarees that guy is wearing.

figurative She wore her dungarees like a badge of honor, proud of her hard work.

Grammatical Forms of dungarees

• past tense: wore
• plural: dungarees
• comparative: more dungarees
• superlative: most dungarees
• present tense: wear
• future tense: will wear dungarees
• perfect tense: have worn dungarees
• continuous tense: are wearing dungarees
• singular: dungaree
• positive degree: dungarees
• infinitive: to wear dungarees
• gerund: wearing dungarees
• participle: wearing dungarees

Origin and Evolution of dungarees

First Known Use: 1601 year

Language of Origin: Hindi

Story behind the word: The word 'dungarees' originated from the Hindi word 'dungri' which referred to a coarse, thick cotton cloth.

Evolution of the word: Over time, 'dungarees' came to refer to a type of sturdy, blue denim fabric and eventually to the overalls or trousers made from this material. The term is now commonly used to describe casual work pants or overalls.