sweatshop
What is another word for sweatshop? Here is its meaning, with related words and examples.
Noun — A factory or workshop where employees work long hours for low pay in poor or unsafe conditions.
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How to use sweatshop
The word patterns that sound natural to a native speaker.
sweatshop labor
sweatshop conditions
run a sweatshop
Etymology
From "sweat" (in the sense of extracting labor from someone unfairly) plus "shop."
Full origin of sweatshop →Frequently asked questions
What does “sweatshop” mean?
The word “sweatshop” means a factory or workshop where employees work long hours for low pay in poor or unsafe conditions. In plain terms, a workplace known for exploiting workers with poor conditions and unfairly low wages.
How do you pronounce “sweatshop”?
“Sweatshop” is pronounced SWEHT-shop (/ˈswɛtˌʃɑp/ in IPA).
How do you use “sweatshop” in a sentence?
Here is “sweatshop” used in a sentence: “The report exposed sweatshop conditions in the overseas clothing factory.”
What part of speech is “sweatshop”?
“Sweatshop” is a noun.
