Pinafore
noun
A type of apron that covers both the front and back of the body. It is usually worn by children or women.
My grandmother used to wear a pinafore while cooking to protect her clothes.

Often appears as...
- wear a pinafore
- frilly pinafore
noun
A sleeveless dress tied or buttoned in the back, often worn over a blouse or sweater.
She wore a cute pinafore over her turtleneck during fall.

Often appears as...
- pinafore dress
- blue pinafore
noun
A type of apron that covers both the front and back of the body. It is usually worn by children or women.
My grandmother used to wear a pinafore while cooking to protect her clothes.

Often appears as...
- wear a pinafore
- frilly pinafore
noun
A sleeveless dress tied or buttoned in the back, often worn over a blouse or sweater.
She wore a cute pinafore over her turtleneck during fall.

Often appears as...
- pinafore dress
- blue pinafore
Definition 1 of 2

Protective Clothing
Pinafores are primarily worn to keep clothing clean during activities like cooking or art.

At the pottery class, all students wore pinafores to avoid getting clay on their clothes.
Childhood Association
Pinafores evoke a sense of childhood and nostalgia as they are often associated with young children.

Seeing the little girl in a pinafore reminded me of my own childhood days.
Traditional Garment
In some cultures, pinafores are traditional wear and signify simplicity and homeliness.

At the cultural festival, many women chose to wear traditional pinafores.
Protective Clothing
Pinafores are primarily worn to keep clothing clean during activities like cooking or art.

At the pottery class, all students wore pinafores to avoid getting clay on their clothes.
Childhood Association
Pinafores evoke a sense of childhood and nostalgia as they are often associated with young children.

Seeing the little girl in a pinafore reminded me of my own childhood days.
Traditional Garment
In some cultures, pinafores are traditional wear and signify simplicity and homeliness.

At the cultural festival, many women chose to wear traditional pinafores.
Protective Clothing
Pinafores are primarily worn to keep clothing clean during activities like cooking or art.

At the pottery class, all students wore pinafores to avoid getting clay on their clothes.
Childhood Association
Pinafores evoke a sense of childhood and nostalgia as they are often associated with young children.

Seeing the little girl in a pinafore reminded me of my own childhood days.
Traditional Garment
In some cultures, pinafores are traditional wear and signify simplicity and homeliness.

At the cultural festival, many women chose to wear traditional pinafores.
Quote examples
James Martineau
English Philosopher
The pinafore of the child will be more than a match for the frock of the bishop and the surplice of the priest.

Quote examples
Dominic Chianese
American Actor
I went on tour in the play H.M.S. Pinafore.

Quote examples
James Martineau
English Philosopher
The pinafore of the child will be more than a match for the frock of the bishop and the surplice of the priest.

Quote examples
Dominic Chianese
American Actor
I went on tour in the play H.M.S. Pinafore.

Example 1 of 2
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