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hoover apron

[ hoo-ver ]

noun

  1. a dresslike coverall for women that ties at the waist.


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Word History and Origins

Origin of hoover apron1

1945–50, Americanism; named after H. Hoover, so called from its popularity during his term as food administrator

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