labor jacket
[ˈleɪbər ˈdʒækɪt]
nounpl: labor jackets
jaqueta de trabalho
1. A sturdy, durable jacket designed for manual labor and industrial work, typically made from heavy-duty materials like denim, canvas, or leather
The construction worker wore a labor jacket to protect himself from dust and debris.
O operário da construção usava uma jaqueta de trabalho para se proteger da poeira e detritos.
2. A practical work garment that provides functionality and durability over fashion considerations
He grabbed his labor jacket before heading to the factory.
Ele pegou sua jaqueta de trabalho antes de ir à fábrica.
The labor jacket is a cultural symbol of blue-collar work in both American and Brazilian working-class traditions. In Brazil, it's commonly associated with factory workers, construction crews, and manual laborers. The garment represents practicality and honest work. In the USA, particularly in NYC, the labor jacket remains iconic in construction and industrial sectors. The term has also seen a fashion resurgence as vintage workwear has become stylized, blurring the line between functional workwear and contemporary fashion.
NYC Slang
work jacket / shop coat
Related Idioms & Phrases
roll up your sleeves (metaphorical equivalent of putting on a labor jacket to work)
get your hands dirty (associated with labor jacket wearing activities)
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