smock

1 of 2

noun

ˈsmäk 

1

archaic : a woman's undergarment

especially : chemise

2

: a light loose garment worn especially for protection of clothing while working

smock

2 of 2

verb

smocked; smocking; smocks

transitive verb

: to embroider or shirr with smocking

Examples of smock in a Sentence

Noun

The children's smocks were covered with paint.

Recent Examples on the Web

Noun

Her yellow satin pumps were paired with a yellow smock with floral adornments, layered over a white cottegecore dress. — Amina Ayoud, Footwear News, 18 Sep. 2026

These used elementary school paint smocks are being torched by every corner of the internet. — Austin Perry Outkick, FOXNews.com, 11 Sep. 2026

Verb

This new design makes the throwback style feel more approachable and much more modern, thanks to its fully smocked, stretchy bodice and chic mock neckline. — Olivia Cigliano, InStyle, 23 July 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

Word History

Etymology

Noun

Middle English smok, from Old English smoc; akin to Old High German smocco adornment

First Known Use

Noun

before the 12th century, in the meaning defined at sense 1

Verb

1888, in the meaning defined above

Phrases Containing smock

• lady's-smock
• smock frock

Rhymes for smock

• balk
• baulk
• bloc
• bock
• broch
• brock
• calk
• caulk
• chalk
• chock
• clock
• cock

Kids Definition

smock

1 of 2 noun

ˈsmäk 

1

archaic : a woman's undergarment

especially : chemise sense 1

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