apron
Translation
apron
Examples
She put on an apron before cooking.
She put on an apron before cooking.
The plane taxied across the apron.
The aeroplane taxied across the apron.
Grammar Patterns
((an apron)) a protective garment. She wears an apron in the kitchen.
((the apron)) an area at an airport. The plane is on the apron.
Similar Words
Synonyms: smock, pinafore
Etymology
From Old French 'naperon' (tablecloth). The phrase 'a napron' was misheard as 'an apron'.
Memory Tips
An apron is worn in front of you to protect your clothes.