Meaning & use

pinafore

noun·Advanced

A sleeveless garment or apron worn over a dress, often to protect it or as a uniform.

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The schoolgirl wore a blue pinafore over her white blouse every day.

The waitress's uniform included a crisp white pinafore tied neatly at the back.

A note on using this word

Pinafore historically referred to a child's protective apron, later evolving into a fashionable sleeveless dress style.

Words with a similar meaning

apron

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