Dungarees
/ˌdʌŋ.ɡəˈriːz/noun
Loose-fitting work trousers, usually made of denim or similar sturdy fabric.
Did you know?The word began as the name of a coarse cotton cloth from Dongri/Dungri near Mumbai, then passed through trade English into the name of the garment itself.
Etymological Timeline
17th–18th Century
Marathi
डोंगरी / डुंगरी
“A place name associated with a coarse cotton cloth exported from the region near Mumbai”
18th Century
English
dungaree
“A coarse blue cotton cloth used for work clothes”
19th Century
English
dungarees
“Work trousers or overalls made from stout cotton cloth”
Modern English
English
dungarees
“Loose-fitting trousers, especially denim overalls or work pants”