pinafore
noun
a child's apron, usually large enough to cover the dress and sometimes trimmed with flounces.
pinafores
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pluralof pinafore.plural
The grammatical form denoting more than one person, place, thing, or idea.
Example Sentences
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It is seeking donations of good-quality, unbranded uniform items, including polo shirts, pinafores and PE shorts.
From BBC ● Sep. 2, 2026
Though it was her subtle way with black leather — coats, pinafores, pleated skirts — and the ruffled celadon silks that lingered.
From New York Times ● Mar. 6, 2022
Gingham and prints of island life added girlish charm to the relaxed shapes, which included pieces like pinafores, low-slung shorts and men's style shirts.
From Seattle Times ● Sep. 15, 2012
Even out on the street, teetering through stone courtyards on their way to shows, editors wore dresses that were little more than pinafores, and shirts that were basically bibs.
From Washington Post
I look at their pinafores and hair bows and their rudimentary faces and hands with distaste.
From "Cat's Eye" by Margaret Atwood
