apron
word
Definition
A cloth or plastic covering worn over the front of your clothes to keep them clean, especially while cooking or working.
Usage & Nuances
'Apron' is mostly used for kitchen and workshop contexts. Collocations: 'wear an apron', 'kitchen apron', 'put on/take off your apron'. Also used in specific areas such as 'apron of an airport' (the paved area for planes), but the clothing meaning is the most common.
Example Sentences
Can you find your apron before we start baking?
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My grandma tied her apron and got straight to work in the kitchen.
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Don't forget to take off your apron before you leave the kitchen.
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The chef hung his stained apron behind the door at the end of his shift.
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I always wear an apron when I cook dinner.
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Her apron is blue with white stripes.
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