Meaning
white coat, lab coat
- a protective loose coat worn by doctors, nurses, scientists, or pharmacists
- a white liturgical vestment worn by priests (alb)
In a sentence
Il medico indossa sempre un camice bianco pulito.
The doctor always wears a clean white coat.
In laboratorio è obbligatorio portare il camice.
Wearing a lab coat is mandatory in the laboratory.
Hai lavato il tuo camice da lavoro per domani?
Did you wash your work coat for tomorrow?
Word forms (2)
| Word | Word forms |
|---|---|
| camice | masculine · singular |
| camici | masculine · plural |
Usage notes
- Do not confuse with 'camicia' (f., dress shirt). A 'camice' is specifically a protective work coat (often white).