CEFR A1

apron

noun

Meaning

A piece of cloth or plastic worn over the front of one's clothes to protect them.

Examples

She wore an apron to protect her dress while gardening.
The waiter's apron was stained with food.

Synonyms: smock, bib

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apron (A1)

noun

Pronunciation: /ˈeɪ.prən/

Definition

A piece of cloth or plastic worn over the front of one's clothes to protect them.

Examples

She wore an apron to protect her dress while gardening.
The waiter's apron was stained with food.

How to Use apron

apron for (prepositional phrase): Used to specify the purpose of the apron. — "This is a special apron for grilling."

Synonyms of apron

Words with a similar meaning to apron:

smock
bib

Antonyms of apron

Words with the opposite meaning to apron:

bare
naked

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