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

From Middleton's colorful smocks to her evening gowns and everything in between, her wardrobe is nothing short of a royal flush. —Instyle Editors, InStyle, 6 Apr. 2026

One might get lost in the sea of pastels and wide-brim hats and children donning smocks. —Kaitlyn Yarborough, Southern Living, 1 Apr. 2026

Verb

This maxi features an A-line silhouette, square-neckline, smocked back, and swing hemline skirt. —Emily Weaver, PEOPLE, 16 Apr. 2026

The no-dig smocked high waist and cropped wide-leg silhouette are already a win for all-day wear, but what really sets them apart is the range of color options that transition seamlessly from spring to summer. —Julia Morlino, Travel + Leisure, 11 Apr. 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