pinafore

Meaning

Noun

A sleeveless dress, often similar to an apron, generally worn over other clothes, and most often worn by young girls as an overdress.

Verb

To dress in a pinafore.

Synonyms

apron

pinny

jumper

singlet

slipover

tank top

overskirt

pinafore dress

gilet

sundress

chaperon

duenna

Translations

tablier

schort

ποδιά

göğüslük

Lätzchen

Schürze

overgooier

delantal

davantal

grembiule

scamiciato

vestido playero

مئزر

voorschoot

Pronounced as (IPA)

/ˈpɪ.nəˌfɔ(ɹ)/

Etymology

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