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scrubs

 

[ skrʌbz ]

Noun / Verb
Context #1 | Noun

medical clothing

Scrubs are the shirts and trousers worn by surgeons, nurses, and other medical personnel in a hospital or other medical environment. They are designed to be easy to clean and to minimize the spread of infection.

Synonyms

hospital clothing, medical uniform

Examples of usage

  • The nurse put on her scrubs before starting her shift.
  • The surgeon changed into clean scrubs before the operation.
Context #2 | Verb

cleaning

To scrub something means to clean it by rubbing its surface hard with a brush and soap. It is often used to describe cleaning a surface thoroughly or vigorously.

Synonyms

clean, wash

Examples of usage

  • She had to scrub the floor to remove the stubborn stains.
  • He scrubbed the pan until it was sparkling clean.

Translations

Translations of the word "scrubs" in other languages:

🇵🇹 esfrega

🇮🇳 स्क्रब

🇩🇪 Schrubber

🇮🇩 gosok

🇺🇦 скраби

🇵🇱 szorować

🇯🇵 スクラブ

🇫🇷 frotter

🇪🇸 fregar

🇹🇷 ovmak

🇰🇷 스크럽

🇸🇦 فرك

🇨🇿 drhnout

🇸🇰 drhnúť

🇨🇳 擦洗

🇸🇮 drgniti

🇮🇸 skrubba

🇰🇿 ысқылау

🇬🇪 მოსაფხეკი

🇦🇿 ovuşdurmaq

🇲🇽 fregar

Etymology

The term 'scrubs' originated in the 1970s in the medical field to refer to the comfortable and easily washable clothing worn by healthcare professionals. The word is derived from the verb 'to scrub,' reflecting the cleanliness and hygiene associated with medical attire. Over the years, scrubs have become a standard uniform in hospitals and clinics around the world, symbolizing professionalism and cleanliness in the medical profession.

See also: scrub, scrubber, scrubbing, scrubland.

Word Frequency Rank

At rank #28,071, this word represents specialized academic or technical vocabulary. It's less frequently encountered but may be valuable in specific contexts.