frock
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Definition
A 'frock' is a dress, especially for women or girls. It can also refer to a loose outer garment worn by monks, but is chiefly used to mean a woman's or girl's dress, often in British English.
Usage & Nuances
'Frock' is considered old-fashioned or chiefly British for 'dress.' It's rarely used in American English except in historical or literary contexts. In religious contexts, it refers to monks' robes, but this meaning is uncommon in daily speech. Collocations: 'party frock' (children's formal dress), 'summer frock.'
Example Sentences
She wore a beautiful frock to the party.
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My little sister loves her pink frock.
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The girl’s frock was covered in flowers.
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She changed into her summer frock when the weather got warmer.
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At the vintage shop, I found an old-fashioned frock like my grandmother used to wear.
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The children lined up in their best frocks for the class photo.
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