Apron: meaning, definitions and examples

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apron

 

[ หˆeษช.prษ™n ]

Noun
Context #1 | Noun

clothing

An apron is a garment worn over the front of one's clothes and tied around the back, typically used to protect clothing from spills and stains while cooking or working. Aprons can also bear pockets for holding utensils.

Synonyms

overall, protective garment, smock

Examples of usage

  • She wore an apron while baking cookies.
  • The chef's apron was covered in flour.
  • He tied his apron around his waist before starting the barbecue.
  • The artist wore a paint-splattered apron in the studio.

Translations

Translations of the word "apron" in other languages:

๐Ÿ‡ต๐Ÿ‡น aventais

๐Ÿ‡ฎ๐Ÿ‡ณ เคเคชเฅเคฐเคจ

๐Ÿ‡ฉ๐Ÿ‡ช Schรผrze

๐Ÿ‡ฎ๐Ÿ‡ฉ apron

๐Ÿ‡บ๐Ÿ‡ฆ ั„ะฐั€ั‚ัƒั…

๐Ÿ‡ต๐Ÿ‡ฑ fartuch

๐Ÿ‡ฏ๐Ÿ‡ต ใ‚จใƒ—ใƒญใƒณ

๐Ÿ‡ซ๐Ÿ‡ท tablier

๐Ÿ‡ช๐Ÿ‡ธ delantal

๐Ÿ‡น๐Ÿ‡ท รถnlรผk

๐Ÿ‡ฐ๐Ÿ‡ท ์•ž์น˜๋งˆ

๐Ÿ‡ธ๐Ÿ‡ฆ ู…ุฆุฒุฑ

๐Ÿ‡จ๐Ÿ‡ฟ zรกstฤ›ra

๐Ÿ‡ธ๐Ÿ‡ฐ zรกstera

๐Ÿ‡จ๐Ÿ‡ณ ๅ›ด่ฃ™

๐Ÿ‡ธ๐Ÿ‡ฎ predpasnik

๐Ÿ‡ฎ๐Ÿ‡ธ forklรฆรฐi

๐Ÿ‡ฐ๐Ÿ‡ฟ ะฐะปะถะฐะฟา›ั‹ัˆ

๐Ÿ‡ฌ๐Ÿ‡ช แƒคแƒแƒ แƒ—แƒฃแƒฎแƒ˜

๐Ÿ‡ฆ๐Ÿ‡ฟ รถnlรผk

๐Ÿ‡ฒ๐Ÿ‡ฝ delantal

Word origin

The word 'apron' has its origins in the late Middle English 'napron', which itself came from the Old French 'naperon', a diminutive of 'nape', meaning cloth or linen. The transformation from 'napron' to 'apron' is an example of a change in the initial sounds of words, known as metathesis. This phenomenon is common in languages and can occur naturally over time as words are used in conversation. The practical use of aprons can be traced back to ancient times, as various cultures used them to protect clothing while cooking or working. Today, aprons are not only functional but also serve as a form of expression in the culinary world, with many available in various designs, colors, and styles.

Word Frequency Rank

Ranked #11,083, this word falls into high-advanced vocabulary. It appears less frequently but is valuable for expressing precise meanings in specific contexts.