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townwear - What does it mean?

Definition of 'townwear'

English

Noun

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  • (rare) Everyday clothing suitable for wearing in a town (as opposed to the country).
  • * 2003 , Kate Liepmann, The journey to work: its significance for industrial and community life
  • The factory girl's apparel is essentially of the same kind as that of the shop assistant or clerk : it is townwear , not really suitable as a cycling outfit.
  • * 1984 , Backpacker (volume 12, number 63, July 1984)
  • Patagonia's new Dualspun canvas trousers and Dualspun short-sleeved shirt team up to combine the good looks of townwear with the durability needed in the backcountry.