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noun

ˈfräk How to pronounce frock (audio)
Definition of frocknext
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as in gown
a garment with a joined blouse and skirt usually worn by a woman or girl please get into your nicest frock and join us at the party

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as in cloak
a sleeveless garment worn so as to hang over the shoulders, arms, and back the man clutched his heavy frock as he made his way through the driving rain

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frock

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verb

as in to jacket

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Recent Examples of frock
Noun
Still, Ava opts for a charcoal-gray, strapless Alberta Ferretti frock to showcase her chameleonic style and capacity to surprise sartorially. — Emma Fraser, Los Angeles Times, 4 Aug. 2026 Her bridesmaids wore pale green slip dresses also designed by Steele, while the flower girls dressed in cream silk frocks. — Katie Mather, PEOPLE, 29 July 2026
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
Recent Examples of Synonyms for frock
  1. gown
  2. cloak
  3. jacket
  4. dress
  5. cape
  6. costume
  7. vest
  8. apparel
Noun
  • At the ceremony, the teenager snapped a photo in his cap and gown while holding up his diploma between his parents.
    — Chanel Vargas, InStyle, 22 Aug. 2026
  • Before that, Western brides commonly wore gowns in a range of colors and patterns.
    — Teresa Mull, FOXNews.com, 22 Aug. 2026
Definition of gown
Noun
  • The sculpture depicts a female figure, her cloak billowing out in the shape of a seed around her and etched with more than 300 global symbols of peace, holding olive branches and surrounded by six children, each representing a continent.
    — Sal Pizarro, Mercury News, 22 Aug. 2026
  • Accompanying the drones will be a suite of musical scores and dialogue from the films, as well as a live performance by an electric violinist (dressed in a wizard’s cloak) to help amplify the soundtrack.
    — Vince Basada, Sacbee.com, 11 Aug. 2026
Definition of cloak
Verb
  • Then there is the elegance, of course, as evidenced by the Giorgio Armani jackets the coach wanted for his team.
    — Nicola Bambini, Vanity Fair, 19 Mar. 2026
  • The man everyone — especially those letterman jacket a-holes on the basketball team — blames for all the recent Vecna murders actually dies saving the town of Hawkins.
    — Maggie Fremont, Vulture, 24 Nov. 2025
Definition of jacket
Noun
  • Attendees pulled out classic blue jeans throughout the five-day event, styling them with pieces as basic as hoodies and bomber jackets to layering them under sheer lace dresses.
    — Angela Velasquez, Footwear News, 19 Aug. 2026
  • Hewitt could be seen wearing a plunging white halterneck dress covered in black polka dots while dancing and singing along at the show.
    — Lara Walsh, InStyle, 19 Aug. 2026
Definition of dress
Noun
  • The players then throw off their capes as the crowd goes crazy.
    — John Maffei, San Diego Union-Tribune, 20 Aug. 2026
  • The short dress featured a cape-style top that floated in the wind, framing the low-cut back.
    — Karla Rodriguez, Footwear News, 18 Aug. 2026
Definition of cape
Verb
  • The night also saw modern iterations of court costumes from the 17th and 18th centuries.
    — R. Daniel Foster, Forbes.com, 4 Aug. 2026
  • Sessa is an attractive young man with Tony's impossibly lean physique, who looks good in every single piece of 1975-era costuming.
    — Laurie Woolever, Bon Appetit Magazine, 3 Aug. 2026
Definition of costume
Verb
  • The offer will include separation pay, continued vesting of existing equity awards, healthcare support at active employee rates, and continued Silver Pass access to Disney theme parks.
    — Jennifer Maas, Variety, 24 Aug. 2026
  • Summary Boston Red Sox closer Aroldis Chapman has vested his $13 million option for 2027 by reaching 40 innings pitched, providing crucial stability to the team's bullpen during their playoff surge.
    — Peter Chawaga, Forbes.com, 21 Aug. 2026
Definition of vest
Verb
  • Cole Haan is turning its sights to apparel.
    — Jean E. Palmieri, Footwear News, 8 June 2026
  • On top of everyday savings, the warehouse club also offers members additional monthly savings on top products—everything from grocery items to apparel.
    — Kait Hanson, Southern Living, 3 Oct. 2025
Definition of apparel

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“Frock.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/frock. Accessed 26 Aug. 2026.

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