Apron: meaning, definitions and examples
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apron
[ หeษช.prษn ]
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:
๐ต๐น aventais
๐ฎ๐ณ เคเคชเฅเคฐเคจ
๐ฉ๐ช Schรผrze
๐ฎ๐ฉ apron
๐บ๐ฆ ัะฐัััั
๐ต๐ฑ fartuch
๐ฏ๐ต ใจใใญใณ
๐ซ๐ท tablier
๐ช๐ธ delantal
๐น๐ท รถnlรผk
๐ฐ๐ท ์์น๋ง
๐ธ๐ฆ ู ุฆุฒุฑ
๐จ๐ฟ zรกstฤra
๐ธ๐ฐ zรกstera
๐จ๐ณ ๅด่ฃ
๐ธ๐ฎ predpasnik
๐ฎ๐ธ forklรฆรฐi
๐ฐ๐ฟ ะฐะปะถะฐะฟาัั
๐ฌ๐ช แคแแ แแฃแฎแ
๐ฆ๐ฟ รถnlรผk
๐ฒ๐ฝ delantal
Etymology
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.
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- 11080 packaged
- 11081 incredibly
- 11082 denominator
- 11083 apron
- 11084 northerly
- 11085 cos
- 11086 biting
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