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Sweatshop Definition & Meaning

sweatshop
noun
  1. factory where workers do piecework for poor pay and are prevented from forming unions; common in the clothing industry

"Sweatshop" in song lyrics

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  • "Sweatshop"
    Sweatshop Union — Ascend
  • "definition of sweatshop"
    AOL — AOL

Words that rhyme with sweatshop

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Frequently asked questions

What does sweatshop mean?
factory where workers do piecework for poor pay and are prevented from forming unions; common in the clothing industry
What part of speech is sweatshop?
Sweatshop is a noun.

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