Cloche
noun
A protective cover, usually made of glass, placed over plants to protect them from the cold.
In the garden, delicate flowers were carefully placed under cloches to protect them from the freezing weather.
Often appears as...
- glass cloche
- garden cloche
noun
A woman's close-fitting helmet-like hat, popular from the 1920s to the early 1960s.
She wore a stylish black cloche hat, which gave her a vintage and sophisticated look.
Often appears as...
- cloche hat
- wearing a cloche
Usage tips
Fashion
noun
A protective cover, usually made of glass, placed over plants to protect them from the cold.
In the garden, delicate flowers were carefully placed under cloches to protect them from the freezing weather.
Often appears as...
- glass cloche
- garden cloche
noun
A woman's close-fitting helmet-like hat, popular from the 1920s to the early 1960s.
She wore a stylish black cloche hat, which gave her a vintage and sophisticated look.
Often appears as...
- cloche hat
- wearing a cloche
Usage tips
Fashion
Definition 1 of 2
Pro Tip 1/3Gardening Context
Used when discussing gardening, to talk about protecting plants.
To extend the growing season, we used a cloche for the vegetable seedlings.
Pro Tip 2/3Material Relevance
Cloches can be made of various materials, but glass is most traditional.
He preferred a plastic cloche for its durability and lighter weight.
Pro Tip 3/3Seasonal Use
Especially relevant in colder months to shield plants from frost.
As autumn arrived, the gardener set up cloches in her herb garden.
Pro Tip 1/3Gardening Context
Used when discussing gardening, to talk about protecting plants.
To extend the growing season, we used a cloche for the vegetable seedlings.
Pro Tip 2/3Material Relevance
Cloches can be made of various materials, but glass is most traditional.
He preferred a plastic cloche for its durability and lighter weight.
Pro Tip 3/3Seasonal Use
Especially relevant in colder months to shield plants from frost.
As autumn arrived, the gardener set up cloches in her herb garden.
Pro Tip 1/3Gardening Context
Used when discussing gardening, to talk about protecting plants.
To extend the growing season, we used a cloche for the vegetable seedlings.
Pro Tip 2/3Material Relevance
Cloches can be made of various materials, but glass is most traditional.
He preferred a plastic cloche for its durability and lighter weight.
Pro Tip 3/3Seasonal Use
Especially relevant in colder months to shield plants from frost.
As autumn arrived, the gardener set up cloches in her herb garden.
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Quote examples
Morena Baccarin
Brazilian Actress
My hair is normally really unkempt - I'll just use my sunglasses like a headband or throw on a felt cloche by Behida Dolic in windy weather.
Quote examples
Morena Baccarin
Brazilian Actress
My hair is normally really unkempt - I'll just use my sunglasses like a headband or throw on a felt cloche by Behida Dolic in windy weather.
Example 1 of 1
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