frocks 1 of 2

plural of frock
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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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frocks

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verb

present tense third-person singular of frock

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Recent Examples of frocks
Noun
There can be sumptuous frocks and silk wall hangings, but the gaze that gets drawn to them should not be your own. Literary Hub, 28 Aug. 2026 The following frocks are available in petite sizing options or have stamps of approval from shoppers with small builds. Kyra Surgent, InStyle, 30 July 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 Fans of Brock Collection’s frilly, floral frocks are in for a treat. Ari Stark, Footwear News, 22 July 2026 These film frocks are the tops. James Mercadante, Entertainment Weekly, 17 June 2026 Women dress in similar shades, but instead don floral frocks, structured dresses, and heels, ballet flats, or wedges. Tara Massouleh McCay, Southern Living, 24 Apr. 2026 Demi Moore, Nicole Kidman and Teyana Taylor flocked to frocks with feathers. Erin Jensen, USA Today, 16 Mar. 2026 First up, Costume Design, where Kate Hawley’s Gothic frocks should have the edge after winning the Period prize at the Costume Designers Guild Awards over the 1930s fashions of Sinners. Nate Jones, Vulture, 12 Mar. 2026
Recent Examples of Synonyms for frocks
Noun
  • For her 2022 and 2021 appearances at the annual festival, Cruz hit the red carpet in gowns from Chanel’s fall 2021 and 2022 haute couture collections, respectively.
    Julia Teti, Footwear News, 8 Sep. 2026
  • After a series of slouchy suits and bustier dresses in turquoise and scarlet silks, the show exploded to black, culminating in a series of bravado gowns.
    Lauren Collins, New Yorker, 7 Sep. 2026
Noun
  • The researchers now plan to explore smart, multifunctional cloaks capable of masking objects that produce their own heat.
    New Atlas, New Atlas, 29 July 2026
  • Just running around wearing cloaks, slinking into and out of castles, slicing the throats of all who cross her.
    Brian Grubb, Vulture, 27 July 2026
Verb
  • The night also saw modern iterations of court costumes from the 17th and 18th centuries.
    R. Daniel Foster, Forbes.com, 4 Aug. 2026
  • Seven days of building both the Ice King and Charlie the Unicorn costumes with much trial and error have culminated in her decision to go as the Ice King for the first day of San Diego Comic-Con.
    Jesa Marie Calaor, Allure, 24 July 2026
Noun
  • On a network where women once seemed to have a uniform of bright sheath dresses, Jessica Tarlov is wearing sneakers.
    Wendy Naugle, USA Today, 9 Sep. 2026
  • Both wore Christian Louboutin heels covered in crystals, per WWD, along with body-hugging, ankle-length dresses.
    Ariel Wodarcyk, InStyle, 8 Sep. 2026
Noun
  • Brown minidresses, rompers, and capes can feel sultry with black accessories, or playfully retro with all white.
    Kelsey Stiegman, Glamour, 8 Sep. 2026
  • And for holiday, Browne updated his black tie offerings with new dresses, capes and sport coats.
    Jean E. Palmieri, Footwear News, 1 Sep. 2026
Verb
  • The Constitution vests the administration of elections in the states, though Congress can pass laws pertaining to elections.
    Garrett Downs, CNBC, 31 Mar. 2026
  • While presidents have the authority as the commander in chief to conduct certain strategic military operations on their own, the Constitution vests Congress with the power to wage war.
    Lisa Mascaro, Fortune, 1 Mar. 2026
Verb
  • Guests can relax post-shower (or post-tub) in Guayabera robes custom-made by Dos Carolinas, and enjoy treats from the Ice Box, including local beer, farmers market provisions, and the makings for the world's best margarita.
    Diana Oates, Condé Nast Traveler, 5 Feb. 2026
Verb
  • Kids nutrition, the food habits children build at home, shapes how ready students are to focus, learn and get through the school day.
    Ashley Lynch, Miami Herald, 19 Aug. 2026
  • The workplace habits many women learn and internalize while navigating these systems.
    Maia Niguel Hoskin, Forbes.com, 12 June 2026

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“Frocks.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/frocks. Accessed 13 Sep. 2026.

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