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smock

[smok]

smock Definition

  • 1a loose garment, typically worn to protect one's clothing while working
  • 2a woman's loose dress, typically with a high neck and long sleeves

Using smock: Examples

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

  • Example

    She wore a smock over her clothes to protect them from the paint.

  • Example

    The artist wore a smock while painting.

  • Example

    The nurse wore a smock over her uniform.

  • Example

    She wore a white smock and a hairnet in the kitchen.

smock Synonyms and Antonyms

Synonyms for smock

Phrases with smock

  • smock-frock

    a type of loose-fitting jacket or coat

    Example

    He wore a smock-frock while working on the farm.

  • a type of windmill used for grinding corn

    Example

    The smock mill was a common sight in rural England in the 19th century.

  • a type of race in which competitors wear smocks and run a set distance

    Example

    The annual smock race is a popular event in the village.

Origins of smock

from Old English 'smocc', meaning 'woman's undergarment'

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Summary: smock in Brief

A 'smock' [smok] is a loose garment worn to protect clothing while working. It can also refer to a woman's loose dress with a high neck and long sleeves. Examples include wearing a smock over clothes to protect them from paint or wearing a white smock and hairnet in the kitchen. Other variations include the 'smock-frock,' a loose-fitting jacket or coat, and the 'smock mill,' a type of windmill used for grinding corn.