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as in gown
a garment with a joined blouse and skirt usually worn by a woman or girl
please get into your nicest frock and join us at the party
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as in cloak
a sleeveless garment worn so as to hang over the shoulders, arms, and back
the man clutched his heavy frock as he made his way through the driving rain
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as in to jacket
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Recent Examples of frock
Hannah Malach, WWD, 27 Feb. 2025
Even in her early twenties, Long held staunch opinions on stocking colors and children’s frocks, Christmas cards and muskrat coats.
—The New Yorker, 14 Feb. 2025
Hannah Malach, WWD, 3 Mar. 2025
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
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Noun
Kiernan Shipka Kiernan Shipka’s velvet burnout Rodarte frock was printed with roses and included a matching appliqué on the bodice.
—Hannah Malach, WWD, 27 Feb. 2025
Even in her early twenties, Long held staunch opinions on stocking colors and children’s frocks, Christmas cards and muskrat coats.
—The New Yorker, 14 Feb. 2025
Verb
At the ceremony, Jenner wore a custom satin Miu Miu frock with cutouts, which was adorned with floral sequin and crystal embroidery.
—Hannah Malach, WWD, 3 Mar. 2025
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
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for frock
Noun
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Throughout the circuit, and the Wicked press tour that preceded it, Grande stepped up her red carpet game in a variety of designer gowns that ushered in her new era.—
Michelle Lee,
People.com,
28 Mar. 2025
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Leave a comment View Comments Her daughter filmed a TikTok about Kauffman-Wood’s attempt to get the gown.—
Lisa Respers France,
CNN Money,
27 Mar. 2025
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Toward the bottom, there’s a strange and tiny figure in a dark cloak, walking.—
Amanda Petrusich,
The New Yorker,
17 Mar. 2025
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The Front Man sheds his Player 001 tracksuit and trades it for his signature black cloak and mask.—
Monica Mercuri,
Forbes,
28 Dec. 2024
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Model Jacquelyn Jablonski wore a vintage Ralph Lauren jacket her mother had thrifted.—
Conçetta Ciarlo,
Vogue,
24 Oct. 2024
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For example, why should law-making in modern society be jacketed by the standards of pre-industrial 18th century America?—
Robert J. Spitzer,
Time,
6 June 2023
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This included everything from gauzy and sheer dresses, to sharp tailoring and suits.—
Christian Allaire,
Vogue,
23 Mar. 2025
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Shop for shorts, spring-ready jackets, and breezy dresses, all on sale right now.—
Gabrielle Porcaro,
Travel + Leisure,
23 Mar. 2025
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Other highlights include the cape Bela Lugosi wore in the 1948 horror comedy film Abbott and Costello Meet Frankenstein, costumes from The Wizard of Oz andoriginal concept art from Blade Runner and Total Recall.—
Leslie Katz,
Forbes,
25 Mar. 2025
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Abdi was the first model down the runway, wearing a dramatic leopard-print cape: Bright bursts of color in sharp relief to the hall’s inky shadows.—
Courtney Crowder,
USA TODAY,
22 Mar. 2025
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Beyond choreography, students take charge in areas such as costuming, leading rehearsals, staging and vocals.—
Ainsley Northrop,
The Mercury News,
10 Mar. 2025
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First 1883, also costumed by Janie Bryant, and then 1923, which is now in its second season.—
Rachel Elspeth Gross,
Forbes,
9 Mar. 2025
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By July, 1,100 sergeants will have vested their pensions and would be free to retire, said Vallelong, adding that the NYPD hasn’t promoted anyone to sergeant since January.—
Thomas Tracy,
New York Daily News,
20 Mar. 2025
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If Intel goes through a change of control, Tan could be eligible for accelerated vesting, according to the filing.—
Kif Leswing,
CNBC,
14 Mar. 2025
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Reliance Retail has about 12,000 stores across India and sells everything from smartphones to groceries to apparel through various eponymous brands, including Reliance Fresh, Reliance Digital and Reliance Trends.—
Ramishah Maruf,
CNN,
11 Aug. 2021
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The rapper has partnered with an unusually diverse array of brands to churn out everything from food to apparel to toys and more.—
Kim Bhasin,
Bloomberg.com,
8 Oct. 2020
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“Frock.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/frock. Accessed 5 Apr. 2025.
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