Definition, Meaning & Synonyms
sweatshop
noun
/ˈswɛtʃɒp/
Definition
A sweatshop is a workplace, typically in the garment industry, where employees work long hours under poor conditions for low pay.
Examples
- The clothing brand faced criticism for using sweatshops to produce its products.
- Many activists advocate for fair labor practices to eliminate sweatshops around the world.
- In the early 20th century, sweatshops were common in the United States, particularly in New York City.
Meaning
The term ‘sweatshop’ refers to factories or workshops where workers are employed at very low wages, often in unsafe and unhealthy environments, and often without benefits or rights.
Synonyms
- exploitation
- labor camp
- factory
