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as in gowns
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 cloaks
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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Recent Examples of frocks
Leah Dolan, CNN Money, 19 Sep. 2025
His funky sleeveless frocks decked out with snaps, buckles, zippers, and cool transparent sections were the biggest hit.
—Gretta Monahan, Boston Herald, 18 Sep. 2025
Temperate weather brought out a range of cross-seasonal fashion trends, from tweed ensembles to colorful floral frocks, with a smattering of geometric prints and the occasional leopard print.
—Kristen Tauer, Footwear News, 4 Sep. 2025
Cate Blanchett is a longtime friend of the house, most recently sporting Armani at this summer’s Venice Film Festival, as is Jodi Foster, who rejected the frilly frocks of the early ’90s and found a kindred spirit in the designer who would come to define the Oscar winner’s look.
—Nicole Hoey, Robb Report, 4 Sep. 2025
Flouncy mini dresses, corduroy frocks, deep-colored midis, and even fall wedding guest dresses are some of my favorite outfits to style.
—Stephanie Osmanski, Better Homes & Gardens, 27 Aug. 2025
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Those patisserie-style frocks are exhibited alongside other modern-day interpretations of the queen’s impeccable wardrobe, from Milena Canonero’s Oscar-winning costumes for Coppola’s film to Galliano and Lagerfeld’s designs for Dior and Chanel, respectively.
—Leah Dolan, CNN Money, 19 Sep. 2025
His funky sleeveless frocks decked out with snaps, buckles, zippers, and cool transparent sections were the biggest hit.
—Gretta Monahan, Boston Herald, 18 Sep. 2025
Temperate weather brought out a range of cross-seasonal fashion trends, from tweed ensembles to colorful floral frocks, with a smattering of geometric prints and the occasional leopard print.
—Kristen Tauer, Footwear News, 4 Sep. 2025
Cate Blanchett is a longtime friend of the house, most recently sporting Armani at this summer’s Venice Film Festival, as is Jodi Foster, who rejected the frilly frocks of the early ’90s and found a kindred spirit in the designer who would come to define the Oscar winner’s look.
—Nicole Hoey, Robb Report, 4 Sep. 2025
Flouncy mini dresses, corduroy frocks, deep-colored midis, and even fall wedding guest dresses are some of my favorite outfits to style.
—Stephanie Osmanski, Better Homes & Gardens, 27 Aug. 2025
Recent Examples of Synonyms for frocks
Noun
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Hepburn’s Balmain number was a modern choice that paved the way for other brides of the time and even today to shy away from traditional floor-length gowns.—
Ariana Quihuiz,
PEOPLE,
25 Sep. 2025
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The potential tariffs could also cover surgical masks, N95 respirators, gloves, gowns and other medical and surgical instruments and supplies including IV bags, gauze/bandages, sutures, wheelchairs, crutches and hospital beds.—
Reuters 12 hr ago,
CNN Money,
25 Sep. 2025
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There, on opening night in August 1912, an audience in aigrettes and opera cloaks had watched, electrified, as Vaslav Nijinsky danced The Spectre of the Rose with the Ballets Russes.—
Leslie Camhi,
Travel + Leisure,
15 Sep. 2025
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While invisibility cloaks are a gee-whiz application, metamaterials now offer real-world commercial applications such as new antenna technologies for mobile phones.—
IEEE Spectrum,
IEEE Spectrum,
7 Dec. 2018
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At Proenza Schouler and Tory Burch, red was woven into textural details that demanded attention without overwhelming the garment—on bags, shoes, jumpers, dresses, and shorts.—
Essence,
Essence,
24 Sep. 2025
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In the early 20th century, advocates for women’s voting rights often opted for white dresses with sashes in gold and purple as signs of their solidarity.—
Rosemary Feitelberg,
Footwear News,
23 Sep. 2025
Noun
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Not all heroes wear capes, this one wears a red and black suit.—
Etan Vlessing,
HollywoodReporter,
16 Sep. 2025
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Others were painted in the style of Mexican luchadors with masks and capes.—
Daniella Silva,
NBC news,
15 Sep. 2025
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Walmart also has both Glinda and Elphaba costumes at around $60 each depending on size.—
Melina Khan,
USA Today,
28 Sep. 2025
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The Constitution vests Congress with the power to impose or withdraw tariffs.—
Russell Muirhead,
Foreign Affairs,
5 Sep. 2025
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“Frocks.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/frocks. Accessed 29 Sep. 2025.
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