protective clothing
nounUK /prəˈtɛktɪv ˈkləʊðɪŋ/
US /prəˈtɛktɪv ˈkloʊðɪŋ/
Special clothes you wear to keep your body safe.
Firefighters wear protective clothing when they fight fires.
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2. Clothing worn to protect against dangerous chemicals or germs.
Scientists put on protective clothing before entering the lab.
3. Clothing that keeps you safe from heat, cold, or sharp things.
The workers wore protective clothing to stay safe in the cold.
4. Clothing worn to prevent injury during sports or work.
He put on protective clothing before riding his bike.