apron

noun, often attributive

\ ˈā-prən

, -pərn\

Definition of apron

1 : a garment usually of cloth, plastic, or leather usually tied around the waist and used to protect clothing or adorn a costume

2 : something that suggests or resembles an apron in shape, position, or use: such as

a : the lower member under the sill of the interior casing of a window

b : an upward or downward vertical extension of a bathroom fixture (such as a sink or tub)

c : an endless belt for carrying material

d : an extensive fan-shaped deposit of detritus

e : the part of the stage in front of the proscenium arch

f : the area along the waterfront edge of a pier or wharf

g : a shield (as of concrete or gravel) to protect against erosion (as of a waterway) by water

h : the extensive paved part of an airport immediately adjacent to the terminal area or hangars

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In medieval French, a diminutive form of nape, meaning “tablecloth,” was naperon, which referred to a small cloth that is placed over a more elegant tablecloth to protect it from stains. This word appears in English of the 14th century as napron and also denoted a protective cloth, but one that was placed over clothing rather than on a table. Because in speech it is often difficult to tell where word boundaries fall, a napron was incorrectly understood to be an apron. The new form apron effectively replaced napron by the 17th century, which completely obscured the etymological relation of apron to napkin, the name of another protective cloth.

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The waitresses, though, are a real throwback, dressed in fitted white dresses with red Sunliner Diner aprons tied around their waists. — Michelle Matthews | [email protected], al, "This Gulf Shores diner is a total ’50s throwback," 7 Aug. 2019 An updated chef’s kitchen features granite slab counters, a peninsula island/breakfast bar, chic subway tile backsplash, and a classic Shaws farmhouse sink with a bowed front apron. — Monica Lander, The Mercury News, "Sponsored: Updated home comes with high ceilings, designer details, an updated kitchen, a wet bar and a wood-burning fireplace," 17 July 2019 Miranda Sings actress Colleen Ballinger is trading her garishly-overdrawn red lipstick and signature crazy-eyed stare for a diner apron and hairline mic to portray Dawn Williams on the Broadway stage in Sara Bareilles’ hit musical Waitress. — Lexi Vollero, EW.com, "Miranda Sings actress Colleen Ballinger to make Broadway debut in Waitress," 8 June 2019 On March 5, Ariana became the face of the new Cloud Macchiato, unveiling the drink on Twitter with a picture of herself looking relaxed in a green Starbucks apron and hanging with her dogs and Starbucks partners in her kitchen. — Allie Gemmill, Teen Vogue, "Ariana Grande Fans Are Questioning Her Vegan Status Because Her Starbucks Cloud Macchiatos Contain Eggs," 8 Mar. 2019 There are plenty of adorable pillows in her new lineup, as well as curtains, napkins, tea towels, and even an apron. — Megan Stein, Country Living, "Joanna Gaines's Easter Collection Drops in 4 Days and We Already Know What We're Buying," 20 Feb. 2019 That’s when the man who was driving the pregnant woman to the hospital pulled the car up directly onto the concrete pad, or apron, in front of Engine 14, a firehouse at 1129 W. Chicago Ave., said Fire Department spokesman Larry Merritt. — Katherine Rosenberg-douglas, chicagotribune.com, "Chicago firefighters deliver baby boy in back seat of car that stopped outside station," 11 June 2019 With spatulas and aprons replacing helmets and shoulder pads, Burnet's UnderDAWGS team is committed to the study and craft of barbecue. — Perri Ormont Blumberg, Southern Living, "See Inside Burnet High School's Varsity Barbecue Team," 10 June 2019 Employee touched apron with gloved hands then handled food without changing gloves or washing hands. — Ebony Day, azcentral, "Food stored at improper temperature at 5 restaurants on this week’s restaurant inspections," 5 June 2019

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apron

noun

English Language Learners Definition of apron

: a piece of clothing that is worn on the front of the body over clothes to keep them from getting dirty

: the part of a stage that is in front of the curtain

: the paved part of an airport where airplanes load or unload or are turned around

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apron

noun

\ ˈā-prən

Kids Definition of apron

1 : a piece of cloth worn on the front of the body to keep clothing from getting dirty

2 : a paved area for parking or handling airplanes

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