frock

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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

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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
Temperate weather brought out a range of cross-seasonal fashion trends, from tweed ensembles to colorful floral frocks, with a smattering of geometric prints and the occasional leopard print. Kristen Tauer, Footwear News, 4 Sep. 2025 Cate Blanchett is a longtime friend of the house, most recently sporting Armani at this summer’s Venice Film Festival, as is Jodi Foster, who rejected the frilly frocks of the early ’90s and found a kindred spirit in the designer who would come to define the Oscar winner’s look. Nicole Hoey, Robb Report, 4 Sep. 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 To accessorize, Lopez kept things simple, pairing the flowy, lilac frock with a pair of clear heels and a small black and gold clutch. Rachel Raposas, People.com, 4 Jan. 2025 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 9 Sep. 2025.

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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