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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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as in to jacket
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Recent Examples of frock
Julia Teti, Footwear News, 20 May 2026
On vacation, at the beach, or while hitting up the weekend farmers market, this summer frock delivers convenience in the form of practical pockets.
—Stephanie Osmanski, Better Homes & Gardens, 18 May 2026
Rachel Raposas, People.com, 4 Jan. 2025
Mackie created countless high-octane, ab-exposing looks for the artist over six decades — from the sheer embellished jumpsuit worn to the 1974 Met Gala to Cher’s notorious 1986 Oscars frock, complete with sky-high feather headdress.
—Leah Dolan, CNN, 21 Oct. 2024
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Noun
Ornate, scalloped embroidery featured down the front placket of the frock and at the ends of the long sleeves and neckline.
—Julia Teti, Footwear News, 20 May 2026
On vacation, at the beach, or while hitting up the weekend farmers market, this summer frock delivers convenience in the form of practical pockets.
—Stephanie Osmanski, Better Homes & Gardens, 18 May 2026
Verb
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
Mackie created countless high-octane, ab-exposing looks for the artist over six decades — from the sheer embellished jumpsuit worn to the 1974 Met Gala to Cher’s notorious 1986 Oscars frock, complete with sky-high feather headdress.
—Leah Dolan, CNN, 21 Oct. 2024
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for frock
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In other instances, a celebrity doesn’t rewear their original gown, instead opting for a recreation.—
Bailey Bujnosek,
InStyle,
31 May 2026
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Carolina Caroline star Samara Weaving glitters in a silver gown at the film's premiere on May 28 in Los Angeles.—
People Staff,
PEOPLE,
31 May 2026
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From up here, San Sebastián gleams to the east, the sea stretches endlessly forward, and silence settles like an ancient cloak.—
Condé Nast,
Condé Nast Traveler,
2 June 2026
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The kitchen includes a large island and a breakfast area close to a cloak and powder room nearby.—
Kaitlyn Keegan,
Hartford Courant,
12 May 2026
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After Cash’s Rick Rubin album, the audience—in New York, at least—was magically transformed into leather jacketed hipster boys working on starter mutton chops and Sarah Lawrence girls wearing gingham skirts and Frye boots, all of them claiming to have grown up on the stuff.—
Corey Seymour,
Vogue,
12 June 2025
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On December 31, the 24-year-old pop star attended Kelce's game against the Cincinnati Bengals wearing a slightly different version of the Chiefs letterman jacket her boyfriend wore on Christmas Day.—
Emily Tannenbaum,
Glamour,
1 Jan. 2024
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His shirt reeked of the flowery-formaldehyde tartness of mothballs pickling dress pockets in a closet.—
Literary Hub,
Literary Hub,
3 June 2026
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Katara dresses as this figure from folklore to help immigrants going through tough times.—
Entertainment Weekly,
Entertainment Weekly,
3 June 2026
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The soon-to-be bride and groom matched in white outfits, with Gibelli wearing a satin minidress and a sheer bridal cape.—
Ashlyn Robinette,
PEOPLE,
2 June 2026
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Other items include a live fish, a cape with the Statue of Liberty on it, a mannequin, handcuffs, and a dishwasher.—
Gabe Hauari,
USA Today,
2 June 2026
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Cats is a ballroom-culture fantasia, stuffed to the brim with stunning displays of costuming artistry across two acts of musical-theater excess.—
Jason P. Frank,
Vulture,
28 May 2026
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The pas de deux between Billy and Kris is entrancingly sexy, and the film’s love relationship to movie magic is just as romantic, from Anderson’s grand-dame costuming to the matte paintings that serve as backdrops in both the film-within-the-film and the one containing it.—
Ryan Lattanzio,
IndieWire,
27 May 2026
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That would be especially helpful given that Newsom, as a parting gesture, wants to all but eliminate the elective office of state superintendent of public instruction and vest nearly all education oversight in the governor’s office.—
Dan Walters,
Mercury News,
27 May 2026
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That would be especially helpful given that Newsom, as a parting gesture, wants to all but eliminate the elective office of state superintendent of public instruction and vest nearly all education oversight in the governor’s office.—
Dan Walters,
Oc Register,
26 May 2026
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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
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Reliance Retail has about 12,000 stores across India and sells everything from smartphones to groceries to apparel through various eponymous brands, including Reliance Fresh, Reliance Digital and Reliance Trends.—
Ramishah Maruf,
CNN,
11 Aug. 2021
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“Frock.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/frock. Accessed 6 Jun. 2026.
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