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aprons

/ˈeɪ.pɹənz/

aprons is the plural of apron.

Meaning of apron

Noun

apron (plural aprons)

  1. An article of clothing worn over the front of the torso and/or legs for protection from spills; also historically worn by Freemasons and as part of women's fashion.
    • She tied an apron around her waist before cooking dinner.
  2. The short cassock ordinarily worn by English bishops.
  3. The paved area of an airport, especially the area where aircraft park away from a terminal.
    • The plane was parked on the airport apron.
  4. The spreading end of a driveway.
  5. The paved area below the yellow line on a racetrack.
  6. The loading, parking or roadway area immediately beside a railway station or marine terminal.

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Phrases with aprons

Questions about aprons

What is aprons the plural of?
Aprons is the plural of apron.
How do you pronounce aprons?
Aprons is pronounced /ˈeɪ.pɹənz/.

Words near aprons in the dictionary

  1. apronings
  2. apronitin
  3. apronless
  4. apronlike
  5. apronned
  6. aprons
  7. apronsful
  8. apronym
  9. apronyms
  10. apropo
  11. apropos

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