frock
Translation
dress, gown, smock
Examples
She wore a beautiful silk frock to the party.
She wore a beautiful silk frock to the party.
The priest wore a simple black frock.
The priest wore a simple black frock.
Grammar Patterns
a/an ((adjective)) frock a type of dress She wore a beautiful silk frock to the party.
Similar Words
Synonyms: dress, gown, robe
Etymology
From Old French 'froc', meaning a monk's habit. It originally referred to a monk's garment.
Memory Tips
'Frock' is a slightly old-fashioned word, often implying a more formal or specific type of dress than 'dress'. Think of the phrase 'rock a frock'.