Meaning of the word pinafore in English

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pinafore

US /ˈpɪn.ə.fɔːr/

UK /ˈpɪn.ə.fɔːr/

a collarless, sleeveless dress worn as a pinafore or jumper, often over a blouse or sweater

Example:

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She wore a blue pinafore over a white shirt.

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The school uniform included a grey pinafore.

Synonym:

jumper dress apron dress smock dress

an apron, especially one with a bib, worn by a child or over a dress to protect it

Example:

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The toddler wore a cute floral pinafore while eating.

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She tied a clean pinafore around her daughter to protect her dress.

Synonym:

apron bib

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