Frock

usgb/frɑːk/
noun

It's a type of a dress, typically knee-length or longer, that ladies and young girls usually wear.

She wore a beautiful floral frock at the party.
Visual representation of "frock" - It's a type of a dress, typically knee-length or longer, that ladies and young girls usually wear.

Often appears as...

  • floral frock
  • summer frock
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Fashion Term

Frock is often used to describe a particular style of dress, not any dress.

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In vintage shops, you might find a frock with an old-fashioned elegance.
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Older Usage

'Frock' can sound old-fashioned; in modern contexts, 'dress' is more common.

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My grandmother calls all my dresses frocks.
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Formal Occasions

Frock might be used for formal or special occasion dresses in contemporary use.

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She's shopping for a frock for the wedding.
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