bunker suit

noun

variants or bunker clothes
: firefighters' apparel that consists of trousers or overalls tucked into a pair of boots and is designed for dressing quickly when answering an alarm

Word History

Etymology

bunk entry 3 + -er

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“Bunker suit.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/bunker%20suit. Accessed 26 Dec. 2024.

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