Frock: meaning, definitions and examples

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frock

 

[ frษ’k ]

Noun
Context #1 | Noun

clothing

A dress, typically one that is long or elaborate.

Synonyms

dress, gown, robe

Examples of usage

  • She wore a beautiful frock to the party.
  • The little girl twirled around in her new frock.
Context #2 | Noun

historical

A monk's habit.

Synonyms

cassock, habit, vestment

Examples of usage

  • The monk wore a simple brown frock.
  • The friar's frock was made of coarse fabric.

Translations

Translations of the word "frock" in other languages:

๐Ÿ‡ต๐Ÿ‡น vestido

๐Ÿ‡ฎ๐Ÿ‡ณ เคซเฅเคฐเฅ‰เค•

๐Ÿ‡ฉ๐Ÿ‡ช Kleid

๐Ÿ‡ฎ๐Ÿ‡ฉ gaun

๐Ÿ‡บ๐Ÿ‡ฆ ััƒะบะฝั

๐Ÿ‡ต๐Ÿ‡ฑ sukienka

๐Ÿ‡ฏ๐Ÿ‡ต ใƒ‰ใƒฌใ‚น

๐Ÿ‡ซ๐Ÿ‡ท robe

๐Ÿ‡ช๐Ÿ‡ธ vestido

๐Ÿ‡น๐Ÿ‡ท elbise

๐Ÿ‡ฐ๐Ÿ‡ท ๋“œ๋ ˆ์Šค

๐Ÿ‡ธ๐Ÿ‡ฆ ูุณุชุงู†

๐Ÿ‡จ๐Ÿ‡ฟ ลกaty

๐Ÿ‡ธ๐Ÿ‡ฐ ลกaty

๐Ÿ‡จ๐Ÿ‡ณ ่ฟž่กฃ่ฃ™

๐Ÿ‡ธ๐Ÿ‡ฎ obleka

๐Ÿ‡ฎ๐Ÿ‡ธ kjรณll

๐Ÿ‡ฐ๐Ÿ‡ฟ ะบำฉะนะปะตะณ

๐Ÿ‡ฌ๐Ÿ‡ช แƒ™แƒแƒ‘แƒ

๐Ÿ‡ฆ๐Ÿ‡ฟ paltar

๐Ÿ‡ฒ๐Ÿ‡ฝ vestido

Etymology

The word 'frock' originated from Old French 'froc' which meant a monk's habit or a long loose garment. Over time, the meaning expanded to include women's dresses as well. The term has been used in English since the 14th century.

Word Frequency Rank

With rank #17,626, this word belongs to specialized vocabulary. While not common in everyday speech, it enriches your ability to express complex ideas.