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frock

[fräk]

frock Definition

  • 1a woman's or girl's dress, typically one of lightweight cotton or silk
  • 2a long loose outer garment, typically worn by monks or nuns

Using frock: Examples

Take a moment to familiarize yourself with how "frock" can be used in various situations through the following examples!

  • Example

    She wore a simple frock to the party.

  • Example

    The nuns were dressed in black frocks.

  • Example

    The little girl looked adorable in her pink frock.

frock Synonyms and Antonyms

Synonyms for frock

Phrases with frock

  • frock coat

    a man's formal coat, typically double-breasted and knee-length

    Example

    He wore a black frock coat to the wedding.

  • a loose protective overgarment worn especially by artists and craftsmen

    Example

    The painter wore a smock frock to protect his clothes from paint stains.

  • frock-and-roll

    a style of music that combines rock and roll with traditional Indian music

    Example

    The band played a unique blend of frock-and-roll music.

Origins of frock

from Old French 'froc', meaning 'a monk's habit'

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Summary: frock in Brief

A 'frock' [fräk] is a type of dress, usually made of lightweight cotton or silk, worn by women or girls. It can also refer to a long, loose outer garment worn by monks or nuns. Examples of usage include 'She wore a simple frock to the party' and 'The little girl looked adorable in her pink frock.' Other variations include 'frock coat,' a formal men's coat, and 'smock frock,' a protective overgarment worn by artists and craftsmen.

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