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

As our summer calendars fill up with park picnics, rooftop gatherings, and outdoor weddings, botanical frocks — à la styles recently donned by Jennifer Aniston and Mindy Kaling — are at the forefront of our warm weather wardrobes. —Emily Weaver, Peoplemag, 21 June 2024

Dressed in their finest frocks and wearing hats of all different shades, onlookers at the opening day of the five-day racing festival in Berkshire, southeast England, on Tuesday applauded as the royals passed by. —Billy Stockwell, CNN, 21 June 2024

Verb

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

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