apron

Meanings

• noun

  A piece of cloth worn over the front of the body, often with strings or ties that go around the waist or neck, and used to protect clothing from spills or splashes.

  - "She wore an apron while baking cookies."
  - "The painter had an apron on to protect his clothes."

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Pronunciation

1. /ˈeɪ.pɹən/
   
   
   
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Rhymes

Words rhyming with apron
mop , pop , croon , spoon

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Variants

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apron , aproned , aprons , apron string , apron strings , cut the apron strings , tied to her mother's apron strings , tied to his mother's apron strings , tied to one's mother's apron strings , tied to their mother's apron strings

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Etymology

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Old French 'apron' from 'apronner', meaning 'to cover'.

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Trivia

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1. Aprons were once worn by women as a sign of their marital status.

2. The longest apron on record measured 2,633 feet and 11 inches.

3. In ancient Rome, aprons were worn as a sign of mourning.

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Related Concepts

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1. Kitchen apron: A type of apron commonly used in the kitchen to protect clothing from food and spills.

2. Bib apron: A type of apron with a large bib-like section that covers the chest and sometimes the back, used to protect clothing from messy activities such as painting or crafts.

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Culture

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In various cultures, aprons have been used for practical purposes such as cooking, gardening, and farming. They have also been used as symbols of certain professions, such as the apron worn by a chef or a baker.

How to Memorize "apron"

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   - Imagine a person wearing an apron while cooking in the kitchen.

2. associate
   

   - Associate the word 'apron' with the image of a chef or a baker.

3. mnemonics
   

   - Remember the word 'apron' as 'An Additional Protection for Regular Outfits'.

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