Apron ( noun , verb )

(As a noun)

Apron ( noun )

1. A garment worn over the front of one"s clothes and tied at the back, to protect one"s clothes while working.
2. A protective or decorative covering worn over the front of an object, such as a sink or stove.

Origin:

Middle english: from old northern french apron, of germanic origin; related to old english æpren.

Examples:

1. She tied on an apron to protect her clothes while cooking.
2. He wore an apron to protect his clothes while working on the car.
3. The apron on the sink caught any water that splashed out.
4. She made a cute apron for her daughter to wear while helping in the kitchen.
5. The apron on the stove protected the wall behind it from spills.

(As a verb)

Apron ( verb )

1. A garment worn over the front of one"s clothes and tied at the back, to protect one"s clothes while working.
2. A protective or decorative covering worn over the front of an object, such as a sink or stove.

Origin:

Middle english: from old northern french apron, of germanic origin; related to old english æpren.

Examples:

1. She tied on an apron to protect her clothes while cooking.
2. He wore an apron to protect his clothes while working on the car.
3. The apron on the sink caught any water that splashed out.
4. She made a cute apron for her daughter to wear while helping in the kitchen.
5. The apron on the stove protected the wall behind it from spills.