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: a light loose garment worn especially for protection of clothing while working
Examples of smock in a Sentence
Noun
The children's smocks were covered with paint.
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Chaise Sanders,
Travel + Leisure,
19 June 2026
Old and stained clothing can also be given to painting studios and child care centers to use as smocks.
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Kathy Kristof,
San Diego Union-Tribune,
1 June 2026
Lauren Finney Harden,
InStyle,
25 June 2026
Its stretchy, smocked upper cuts into a flowy and graceful skirt, complete with yellow florals that are sure to be a standout in your closet.
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23 June 2026
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Noun
The smock bodice has a comfortable stretch, while the square neckline gives the silhouette a slightly more elevated feel.
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Chaise Sanders,
Travel + Leisure,
19 June 2026
Old and stained clothing can also be given to painting studios and child care centers to use as smocks.
—
Kathy Kristof,
San Diego Union-Tribune,
1 June 2026
Verb
The only thing that can make a no-button waistband better is a super stretchy smocked one.
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Lauren Finney Harden,
InStyle,
25 June 2026
Its stretchy, smocked upper cuts into a flowy and graceful skirt, complete with yellow florals that are sure to be a standout in your closet.
—
Julia Morlino,
Travel + Leisure,
23 June 2026
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“Smock.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/smock. Accessed 29 Jun. 2026.
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smock
1 of 2 noun1
2
: a light loose garment worn usually over regular clothing for protection from dirt
smock
2 of 2 verb
: to embroider or shirr with smocking
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