sweatshop

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Pronunciation

/ˈswɛtˌʃɒp/(UK)

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/ˈswɛtˌʃɒp/(UK) · /ˈswɛtˌʃɑp/(US)

Definition of sweatshop

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noun

A factory or other place of work where pay is low and conditions are poor or even illegal.

“I was thrilled to be able to build my own shoes, and my personal iD was offered as a small token of appreciation for the sweatshop workers poised to help me realize my vision.”

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From sweat (“to extract money, labour, etc.”, verb) + shop.

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