noun, noun which may take the genitive case particle 'no'
pink-collar worker; service-industry worker
Refers to workers in service-oriented jobs, such as retail, hospitality, or caregiving. Often used in contrast with 'white-collar' and 'blue-collar'.
Pink-collar jobs are often in the service industry.
She works in a pink-collar job.
Variant with interpunct, sometimes used for clarity.
Loanword from English 'pink-collar', coined by analogy with 'white-collar' and 'blue-collar' to describe service-industry jobs often held by women.