Meaning of the word sweatshop in English
What does sweatshop mean in English? Explore the meaning, pronunciation, and specific usage of this word with Lingoland.
sweatshop
US /ˈswet.ʃɑːp/
UK /ˈswet.ʃɑːp/
Noun
1.
a factory or workshop, especially in the clothing industry, where manual workers are employed at very low wages for long hours and under poor conditions.
Example:
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The company was accused of using sweatshops to produce their garments.
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Activists are campaigning against the use of sweatshops in the fashion industry.
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