apron
noun/ˈeɪprən/
Frequency rank: #8,925 of 20,003 in the WORDED list (wordfreq data)
Meaning
A protective garment worn over the front of clothes to keep them clean while cooking or working.
Example sentence
The chef tied her apron around her waist before starting to cook.
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