blue-collar

== English == === Alternative forms === bluecollar, blue collar === Etymology === From blue +‎ collar. From the color of rugged denim and chambray work shirts often worn by manual workers, as opposed to the white dress shirts typically worn by professionals and clerical workers. === Pronunciation === === Adjective === blue-collar (comparative more blue-collar, superlative most blue-collar) Working class; engaged or trained in essentially manual labor. Pertaining to the culture of blue-collar workers. ==== Related terms ==== pink-collar white-collar ==== Translations ==== === Noun === blue-collar (plural blue-collars) A blue-collar worker.