pinafore

Reading level: hard

Estimated CEFR level: C2 — Proficiency

Estimated from word frequency; not an official CEFR classification.

Definition

  1. noun a sleeveless dress resembling an apron; worn over other clothing

Etymology

Univerbation of pin + afore. The pinafore was originally pinned to the front of a dress, as it had no buttons.

In classic literature

Synonyms

jumper, pinny

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