frock

1 of 2

noun

ˈfräk 

1

: an outer garment worn by monks and friars : habit

2

: an outer garment worn chiefly by men:

a

: a long loose mantle

b

: a workman's outer shirt

especially : smock frock

c

: a woolen jersey worn especially by sailors

3

: a woman's dress

frock

2 of 2

verb

frocked; frocking; frocks

transitive verb

1

: to clothe in a frock

2

: to make a cleric of

Synonyms

Noun

• dress
• gown

Examples of frock in a Sentence

Noun

please get into your nicest frock and join us at the party

the man clutched his heavy frock as he made his way through the driving rain

Recent Examples on the Web

Noun

This summer fashion staple comes in many materials and silhouettes such as oversized button-down shirts, crochet and netted frocks, and flowy caftan dresses. —Madison Yauger, Peoplemag, 13 May 2024

There were breeches and bonnets, frocks and cloaks, candles and lanterns, hip kidneys (for extra support) and bum rolls (for that perfect silhouette). —Scott Cacciola, New York Times, 12 May 2024

Word History

Etymology

Noun

Middle English frok, from Anglo-French froc, of Germanic origin; akin to Old High German hroch mantle, coat

First Known Use

Noun

14th century, in the meaning defined at sense 1

Verb

1828, in the meaning defined at sense 1

Phrases Containing frock

• frock coat
• Newmarket frock
• smock frock

Kids Definition

frock

noun

ˈfräk

1

: a long outer garment worn by monks and friars

2

: a woman's or girl's dress