Meaning & use
smock
A loose, protective outer garment worn over clothes to keep them clean while working.
See it in a sentence
The painter wore a paint-splattered smock to protect his shirt while working.
Children put on smocks before starting their messy art project at school.
A note on using this word
A smock can also mean a loose, gathered dress or blouse, especially one with decorative smocking stitches.
Words with a similar meaning
overallapron
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