1
: an outer garment worn by monks and friars : habit
2
: an outer garment worn chiefly by men:
a
: a long loose mantle
b
: a workman's outer shirt
especially
: smock frock
c
: a woolen jersey worn especially by sailors
3
: a woman's dress
frocked; frocking; frocks
Examples of frock in a Sentence
Noun
please get into your nicest frock and join us at the party
the man clutched his heavy frock as he made his way through the driving rain
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Emily Weaver, People.com, 12 Apr. 2025
The versatile frock pairs a soft tank-style top with a linen-blend skirt, while the petite-cut midi length adds an elegant touch that can seamlessly transition from the airplane to dinner.
—Melony Forcier, Travel + Leisure, 4 Apr. 2025
Rachel Raposas, People.com, 4 Jan. 2025
Mackie created countless high-octane, ab-exposing looks for the artist over six decades — from the sheer embellished jumpsuit worn to the 1974 Met Gala to Cher’s notorious 1986 Oscars frock, complete with sky-high feather headdress.
—Leah Dolan, CNN, 21 Oct. 2024
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Noun
Style the sleeveless frock with a dark denim jacket and platform sandals.
—Emily Weaver, People.com, 12 Apr. 2025
The versatile frock pairs a soft tank-style top with a linen-blend skirt, while the petite-cut midi length adds an elegant touch that can seamlessly transition from the airplane to dinner.
—Melony Forcier, Travel + Leisure, 4 Apr. 2025
Verb
To accessorize, Lopez kept things simple, pairing the flowy, lilac frock with a pair of clear heels and a small black and gold clutch.
—Rachel Raposas, People.com, 4 Jan. 2025
Mackie created countless high-octane, ab-exposing looks for the artist over six decades — from the sheer embellished jumpsuit worn to the 1974 Met Gala to Cher’s notorious 1986 Oscars frock, complete with sky-high feather headdress.
—Leah Dolan, CNN, 21 Oct. 2024
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“Frock.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/frock. Accessed 23 Apr. 2025.
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