"workpants" meaning in All languages combined

See workpants on Wiktionary

Noun [English]

Etymology: From work + pants. Etymology templates: {{compound|en|work|pants}} work + pants Head templates: {{en-noun|p}} workpants pl (plural only)
  1. Pants (i.e., trousers) for working. Tags: plural, plural-only Categories (topical): Clothing

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