First Known Use: 15th century
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apron
noun, often attributive \ˈā-prən, -pərn\
: 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
Full 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: 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 (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
— aproned \-prənd, -pərnd\ adjective
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Origin of APRON
Middle English, alteration (resulting from false division of a napron) of napron, from Middle French naperon, diminutive of nape cloth, modification of Latin mappa napkin
APRONED Defined for Kids
apron
noun \ˈā-prən\
Definition of APRON for Kids
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
Medical Dictionary
apron
noun , often attrib \ˈā-prən, -pərn\
Medical Definition of APRON
1
: a garment usually of cloth or plastic usually tied around the waist and used especially to protect clothing
2
: an anatomical structure that resembles an apron; especially : hottentot apron
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