dungaree
noun
dun·ga·ree
ˌdəŋ-gə-ˈrē 
ˈdəŋ-gə-ˌrē
1
: a heavy coarse durable cotton twill woven from colored yarns
specifically
: blue denim
2
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Other fans discuss what Styles might wear, from dungarees to an elegant jacket.
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As a girl, Mitchell was a debutante, diver, and champion figure skater who loved dungarees and mannish shirts.
—Simon Chilvers, Vogue, 8 Nov. 2025
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Jon O'Brien, Vulture, 11 May 2026
Other fans discuss what Styles might wear, from dungarees to an elegant jacket.
—Althea Legaspi, Rolling Stone, 27 Dec. 2025
As a girl, Mitchell was a debutante, diver, and champion figure skater who loved dungarees and mannish shirts.
—Simon Chilvers, Vogue, 8 Nov. 2025
Whereas someone might see the monetary or sentimental value of a woman’s dress or handbag, dungarees and leather belts are often treated with less regard.
—Angela Velasquez, Sourcing Journal, 24 Oct. 2025
See All Example Sentences for dungaree
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“Dungaree.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/dungaree. Accessed 13 May. 2026.
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dungaree
noun
dun·ga·ree
ˌdəŋ-gə-ˈrē
1
: blue denim
2
plural
: trousers or work clothes made of blue denim
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