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apron

[ey-pruhn] / ˈeɪ prən /
NOUN
protection
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He stands there in his leather apron and it's roaring like fireworks.

From BBC • Jan. 15, 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

Tempus even tucks in recipe cards, an apron, sea salt and scallop shells to make indulging as easy as can be.

From Salon • Dec. 4, 2025

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

Eddie’s mom is slumped over in a chair, and her dad has an apron on, like he was in the middle of cooking dinner when they rushed over here.

From "The Wrong Way Home" by Kate O’Shaughnessy