apron
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- noun
- /ˈeɪprən/
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delantal
- Toward the rear was a lone individual wearing an apron and rubber gloves.
- wear aprons
- a white apron
- gloves and an apron
And literally all of the people had Beyond Burger aprons and Beyond Burger hats.
- And literally all of the people had Beyond Burger aprons and Beyond Burger hats.
- And one might ask, is that apron necessary?
- This is the part where this apron is going to get filthy because beets.
- Why would you need a monthly supply of fresh blue aprons?
- Yeah, H&M; home, this lovely little striped apron.
- I need an apron for this, so put on an apron.
- And yes, Stupidas, we still have my aprons available in The Color Purple.
Examples
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Before cooking, I always put on my apron to keep my clothes clean.
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The gray-haired woman with the checked apron still stands guard by the door.
Fiction book (1991) -
Well, I think I need a new apron, guys.
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And one might ask, is that apron necessary?
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And I really like this apron too.
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Is my apron still here?
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Take off that dirty apron before you come in.
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I'm going to put the apron on, protect the white pants.
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Turning around, I saw a young waitress in a white apron bringing out a tray.
Fiction book (1992) -
"Nothing much," she told him, pulling an apron from a hook and tying it around her waist.
Fiction book (1991)
Synonyms
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Protective cloth or plastic worn by a person who cuts meat to keep clothes clean
Idioms
- Informal
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7.7
To become independent from your parents and live on your own
Compounds
- Informal
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6.8
Being too dependent on your parents, especially your mother, so you are not independent
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4.8
Protective cloth or plastic worn by a person who cuts meat to keep clothes clean
How Protective
Surface Forms
Etymology
Apron comes from an old word napron, which meant a small cloth like a napkin used to 'protect' things. People began saying 'an apron' instead of 'a napron', and that is why apron now means the cloth you tie around your waist to protect your clothes.