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apron

[ey-pruhn] / ˈeɪ prən /
NOUN
protection
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When a New York Times reporter tried to interview a woman in a chef’s apron and clogs carrying a flower bouquet, she ran back to her van.

From Los Angeles Times • Mar. 13, 2026

In one village, a woman in her 70s wore a green padded jacket underneath an apron as she crossed her outdoor courtyard.

From Barron's • Jan. 14, 2026

President Trump pulled off a campaign coup in 2024 when he visited a McDonald’s restaurant, donned an apron, and worked the french fry corner.

From The Wall Street Journal • Nov. 18, 2025

Meanwhile at Miu Miu, there was an apron theme going on - yes, you heard that right.

From BBC • Oct. 7, 2025

Mrs. Clarke gave her apron an irritated tug.

From "The Long-Lost Home" by Maryrose Wood