noun
frock
frok
Frock (noun) means a dress, especially one for a woman or girl (somewhat old-fashioned in everyday use). Example: “She wore a floral frock to the garden party.”
noun
1
A dress, especially one for a woman or girl (somewhat old-fashioned in everyday use).
"She wore a floral frock to the garden party."
2
A loose robe worn by monks, priests, or other clergy.
"The monk wore a plain brown frock."
verb
1
To ordain someone as a member of the clergy.
"He was frocked as a priest after years of study."
How to use frock
Learner’s notesIn plain EnglishAn old-fashioned word for a dress, or a robe worn by clergy.
When to use it
Sounds dated or quaint when used for an ordinary dress today.
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Word forms
- Plural
- frocks
- Third person singular
- frocks
- Past tense
- frocked
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Etymology
From Old French froc ("a monk's habit"), tracing back through Medieval Latin to a Frankish word for a robe or tunic.
Synonyms
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Rhymes for frock
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What does “frock” mean?
The word “frock” means a dress, especially one for a woman or girl (somewhat old-fashioned in everyday use). In plain terms, an old-fashioned word for a dress, or a robe worn by clergy.
How do you pronounce “frock”?
“Frock” is pronounced frok (/fɹɑk/ in IPA).
How do you use “frock” in a sentence?
Here is “frock” used in a sentence: “She wore a floral frock to the garden party.”
What part of speech is “frock”?
Depending on how it is used, “frock” can be a noun and a verb.
Where does the word “frock” come from?
The word “frock” comes from Medieval Latin. From Old French froc ("a monk's habit"), tracing back through Medieval Latin to a Frankish word for a robe or tunic.
How many meanings does “frock” have?
“Frock” has 3 distinct senses listed in this dictionary. The most common is: a dress, especially one for a woman or girl (somewhat old-fashioned in everyday use).
