hoover apron
Americannoun
Etymology
Origin of hoover apron
1945–50, named after H. Hoover, so called from its popularity during his term as food administrator
Example Sentences
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She’s also intrigued by the WWI dress, the “Hoover apron.”
From Washington Times
In Washington, as wife of the U. S. Food Administrator, she invented the Hoover apron, started the "cash-and-carry" movement, planned and built temporary houses for girl clerks.
From Time Magazine Archive
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