pinafore

noun

pin·​a·​fore ˈpi-nə-ˌfȯr 

: a sleeveless usually low-necked garment fastened in the back and worn as an apron or dress

pinafored

ˈpi-nə-ˌfȯrd 

adjective

Examples of pinafore in a Sentence

Recent Examples on the Web

Frame is getting to the fall spirit with a cotton denim pinafore dress and corduroy coordinates. —Angela Velasquez, Sourcing Journal, 19 Sep. 2025

Lady Mary Crawley’s wedding dress and bouquet, several of Mrs. Patmore’s cooks’ uniforms and pinafores, and a pair of white gloves worn by Thomas Barrow are among the highlights. —Air Mail, 23 Aug. 2025

Luckily for us, Amazon's dresses section is full of deals on sundresses with pockets, breezy maxis, backless pinafores, and formal party gowns. —Emily Weaver, Peoplemag, 21 June 2024

The evening truly goes on the fritz when Lilly, Torelli’s young Satanist, enters in a pinafore doing an unnervingly wonderful impersonation of an ordinary schoolgirl. —Amy Nicholson, Los Angeles Times, 21 Mar. 2024

Word History

Etymology

pin entry 2 + afore

First Known Use

1782, in the meaning defined above

Rhymes for pinafore

• albacore
• alongshore
• antiwar
• anymore
• blastopore
• carnivore
• commodore
• dinosaur
• evermore
• furthermore
• guarantor
• herbivore

Kids Definition

pinafore

noun

pin·​afore

ˈpin-ə-ˌfō(ə)r,

-ˌfȯ(ə)r

: a low-necked sleeveless garment worn especially by children