Meaning of the word scrubs in English

What does scrubs mean in English? Explore the meaning, pronunciation, and specific usage of this word with Lingoland.

scrubs

US /skrʌbz/

UK /skrʌbz/

loose-fitting clothes worn by surgeons during an operation

Example:

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The doctor quickly changed into his surgical scrubs before the emergency.

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Nurses often wear blue or green scrubs.

an act of cleaning or scrubbing something thoroughly

Example:

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The kitchen needed a good scrub after the party.

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Give the floor a quick scrub.

Synonym:

clean wash scour rub polish

to rub (something) hard in order to clean it

Example:

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She had to scrub the burnt food off the bottom of the pan.

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He spent hours scrubbing the bathroom tiles.

Synonym:

clean wash scour rub polish

to cancel or abandon (a plan or project)

Example:

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They decided to scrub the mission due to bad weather.

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The director had to scrub the entire scene and reshoot it.

Synonym:

cancel abandon drop scrap call off