Definition, Meaning & Synonyms
pinafore
Noun
/ˈpɪnəfɔːr/
Definition
A type of dress that has a front panel reaching down to the waist and is often worn over a blouse or shirt; it typically has straps and is commonly associated with children.
Examples
- She wore a cheerful blue pinafore over her white blouse.
- The children wore matching pinafores during the school play.
- My grandmother used to make pinafores for all her grandchildren.
Meaning
A pinafore is essentially a sleeveless apron-like garment that covers the front of the body and is often worn to protect clothing underneath.
Synonyms
- apron
- smock
- overall
