candy striper

ریشه

The term 'candy striper' originated in the 1940s from the red-and-white striped pinafores worn by young female hospital volunteers. The 'candy' part refers to the youthful and sweet nature of the volunteers.

مثال

• My daughter is a candy striper at the local hospital.
• The candy stripers help with delivering meals to patients.
• She decided to become a candy striper to gain experience in the medical field.

ترکیب‌های رایج

Be a candy striper Work as a candy striper Volunteer as a candy striper