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Word of the Day Tuesday, June 9, 2026

scrubs

/skrʌbs/ noun · British & US
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What does scrubs mean?

noun

Clothing, typically consisting of a short-sleeved shirt and shorts, worn by hospital staff, or a type of medical uniform. In informal contexts, also refers to a person who is seen as unimpressive or lacking in skill.

Example

"The hospital staff wore their scrubs to the meeting."

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