1
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
Synonyms & Similar Words
Relevance
2
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
Synonyms & Similar Words
Example Sentences
Examples are automatically compiled from online sources to
show current usage.
Read More
Opinions expressed in the examples do not represent those of Merriam-Webster or its editors.
Send us feedback.
Recent Examples of frocks
Tara Massouleh McCay, Southern Living, 24 Apr. 2026
Colorful frocks and matching hats became staples of the Queen's fashion.
—Catherine Santino, PEOPLE, 21 Apr. 2026
The following frocks are available in petite sizing options, and have stamps of approval from shoppers with small builds.
—Kyra Surgent, InStyle, 6 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
Another element that Brockett hopes will stand out to viewers this year is a conscious effort invoke old-school Hollywood glamour as a theme that extends through the night, on the set and in the frocks and formal wear donned by guests.
—Cynthia Littleton, Variety, 26 Feb. 2026
A little cardigan with gilded embroidery, some roomy corduroy trousers, and fabulously frumpy silk frocks.
—José Criales-Unzueta, Vanity Fair, 19 Feb. 2026
From the artists and gallerists cast on the runway to the buoyant soundtrack and those perfect party frocks — the stiletto print was a favorite — the show had a sense of joy that felt genuine and much needed.
—Lisa Lockwood, Footwear News, 17 Feb. 2026
Noun
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
Colorful frocks and matching hats became staples of the Queen's fashion.
—Catherine Santino, PEOPLE, 21 Apr. 2026
The following frocks are available in petite sizing options, and have stamps of approval from shoppers with small builds.
—Kyra Surgent, InStyle, 6 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
Another element that Brockett hopes will stand out to viewers this year is a conscious effort invoke old-school Hollywood glamour as a theme that extends through the night, on the set and in the frocks and formal wear donned by guests.
—Cynthia Littleton, Variety, 26 Feb. 2026
A little cardigan with gilded embroidery, some roomy corduroy trousers, and fabulously frumpy silk frocks.
—José Criales-Unzueta, Vanity Fair, 19 Feb. 2026
From the artists and gallerists cast on the runway to the buoyant soundtrack and those perfect party frocks — the stiletto print was a favorite — the show had a sense of joy that felt genuine and much needed.
—Lisa Lockwood, Footwear News, 17 Feb. 2026
Recent Examples of Synonyms for frocks
Noun
-
There will be no effort, however, to make sure pins are being worn on classmates’ gowns in his memory.—
Théoden Janes,
Charlotte Observer,
3 June 2026
-
In their gowns and bowties, guests giddily slurp mounds of glinting caviar off the back of their hand.—
Sam Stone,
Bon Appetit Magazine,
2 June 2026
Noun
-
The housekeepers greet me with genuine care, the bartenders create cocktails with panache and smiles, and the doormen and women jauntily pose for pictures in their thick Batman-style winter cloaks.—
Condé Nast,
Condé Nast Traveler,
23 Apr. 2026
-
Maybe Miller realized that six seasons’ worth of red cloaks, white bonnets, and ritualized torture was more than enough.—
Judy Berman,
Time,
8 Apr. 2026
Noun
-
Katara dresses as this figure from folklore to help immigrants going through tough times.—
Entertainment Weekly,
Entertainment Weekly,
3 June 2026
-
Obviously, sweater dresses aren’t going to work for 80-degree weather.—
Kelsey Stiegman,
Glamour,
3 June 2026
Noun
-
In comparison to her last two Cannes Film Festival appearances, Stone ditched her rule-bending voluminous capes and gowns, tapping into her inner office siren with a suit.—
Lara Walsh,
InStyle,
21 May 2026
-
Their white coats hung like snow capes.—
Weike Wang,
New Yorker,
17 May 2026
Verb
-
The same girls who’d posted winking pop-culture-reference couples Halloween costumes a few years ago were now posting their toddlers in their own pop-culture-reference costumes.—
Literary Hub,
Literary Hub,
9 Apr. 2026
-
To make that medicine go down easier, RAYE costumes her fatalism in a baroque maximalism.—
Boutayna Chokrane,
Pitchfork,
2 Apr. 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
-
But even experienced hands occasionally fall into habits that quietly undermine plant health — habits that university extension educators and longtime horticulture writers say are surprisingly common, regardless of how long someone has been gardening.—
Lauren Jarvis-Gibson,
Fort Worth Star-Telegram,
29 Apr. 2026
Cite this Entry
“Frocks.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/frocks. Accessed 4 Jun. 2026.
Copy CitationLove words? Need even more definitions?
Merriam-Webster unabridged
