Aproned: meaning, definitions and examples
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aproned
[ ˈeɪ.prən.d ]
clothing description
The term 'aproned' refers to someone or something that is wearing an apron. An apron is a protective garment worn over the front of one's clothes and is usually tied around the back. It is commonly worn in cooking, crafting, or other messy activities to keep clothes clean. When someone is described as 'aproned', it often evokes images of domestic chores, cooking, or artistic endeavors where protection from spills and stains is necessary.
Synonyms
Examples of usage
- She entered the kitchen, aproned and ready to bake.
- He was apron-clad, preparing for the barbecue.
- The apron-wearing chef presented his signature dish.
Translations
Translations of the word "aproned" in other languages:
🇵🇹 com avental
🇮🇳 एप्रन पहने हुए
🇩🇪 mit Schürze
🇮🇩 dengan celemek
🇺🇦 в е apronі
🇵🇱 w fartuchu
🇯🇵 エプロンを着た
🇫🇷 avec un tablier
🇪🇸 con delantal
🇹🇷 önlük giymiş
🇰🇷 앞치마를 입고
🇸🇦 مرتدي مئزر
🇨🇿 v zástěře
🇸🇰 v zástere
🇨🇳 穿着围裙
🇸🇮 v predpasniku
🇮🇸 í forminu
🇰🇿 алжапқыш киген
🇬🇪 ბრაგიაში ჩაცმული
🇦🇿 süsli önlükdə
🇲🇽 con delantal
Etymology
The word 'apron' traces its origins back to the Middle Ages. It comes from the Old French word 'naperon', which itself is a diminutive of 'nape', meaning cloth or fabric. The early usage referred to a small cloth used to cover the body, primarily for protection against dirt while cooking or in various trades. Over time, the term transitioned in English from 'a napron' (which became 'an apron') due to a common phonetic shift in language where the 'n' was re-positioned, creating the current form we recognize today. The garment has union significance in both culinary arts and various crafts, symbolizing preparation, protection, and often a homely aesthetic.