ENGLISH DICTIONARY

Apron

Definition, Meaning & Examples

Pronunciation /ˈeɪ.pɹən/ · Part of speech noun

Quick meaning: Apron is a noun meaning The short cassock ordinarily worn by English bishops.

Meaning

The short cassock ordinarily worn by English bishops.

More Meanings

  1. A hard surface bordering a structure or area.
  2. (architecture) A raised panel below a window or wall monument or tablet.
  3. The sides of a tree's canopy.
  4. The cap of a cannon; a piece of lead laid over the vent to keep the priming dry.
  5. A removable cover for the passengers' feet and legs in an open horse carriage.
  6. (transitive) To cover with, or as if with, an apron.
  7. An article of clothing worn over the front of the torso and/or legs for protection from spills; also historically worn by Freemasons and as part of women's fashion.

Example Sentences

The carpenter wore a leather apron full of tools.
She tied an apron around her waist before cooking dinner.

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