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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

The number of shelters, together with apron space for more aircraft to stand outside, suggests the facility is turning into a “frontline airbase,” said Symon, who closely tracks military developments in this region.

From The Wall Street Journal • Dec. 5, 2025

Joyce rushed into the room, apron showing off her hard work in the kitchen.

From Los Angeles Times • Oct. 31, 2025

Dad pulls off Mom’s old apron and hangs it on a hook near the door to the basement.

From "Wayward Creatures" by Dayna Lorentz