frock

1 of 2

noun

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

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
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Noun
These are women who embraces a 1950s-style homemaker lifestyle replete with beautiful frocks, focusing on domestic duties like cooking, cleaning, and child-rearing while their husband works. Gemma Allen, Forbes, 19 Dec. 2024 Stars including Kim Kardashian, Salma Hayek and Cindy Crawford flaunted the flattering body-con frocks, which come in a rainbow of shades and several different cuts. Hannah Malach, WWD, 18 Dec. 2024
Verb
Lively accessorized the Michael Kors frock with a beige sweater from her friend Gigi Hadid's cashmere brand, Guest In Residence. Kathleen Walsh, Glamour, 30 July 2024 Taking over Casa Cruz with her signature colorful and print-heavy flair, Ortiz ensured the swanky Upper East Side member’s club looked like a living, breathing campaign—with models and tastemakers frocked up in her creations holding court in every corner. Freya Drohan, Vogue, 14 June 2024 See all Example Sentences for frock 

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

1610, in the meaning defined at sense 1

Time Traveler
The first known use of frock was in the 14th century

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Cite this Entry

“Frock.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/frock. Accessed 30 Dec. 2024.

Kids Definition

frock

noun
ˈfräk
1
: a long outer garment worn by monks and friars
2
: a woman's or girl's dress

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