Synonyms for pinafore

Grammar : Noun

Spell : pin-uh-fawr, -fohr

Phonetic Transcription : ˈpɪn əˌfɔr, -ˌfoʊr

Top 10 synonyms for pinafore

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Définition of pinafore

Origin : "sleeveless apron worn by children," 1782, from pin (v.) + afore "on the front." So called because it was originally pinned to a dress front.

As in apron : noun protection
As in dress : noun clothing; woman's garment

Example sentences :

"I am sorry for her," said Henry, rubbing the sleeve of his pinafore across his eyes.
Extract from : « The Fairchild Family » by Mary Martha Sherwood

It was creeping about like an old baby, and had on a little frock and pinafore.
Extract from : « Boys and Girls Bookshelf (Vol 2 of 17) » by Various

We'll sail in the 'Pinafore,' and come home with our pockets full of money.
Extract from : « Aunt Jo's Scrap-Bag, Vol. 5 » by Louisa M. Alcott

His frock set off this petted appearance—it gave you the idea of a pinafore on him.
Extract from : « Little Novels of Italy » by Maurice Henry Hewlett

"Give it to me," cried the Prince; and reaching after it, he hid it under his pinafore.
Extract from : « The Little Lame Prince » by Dinah Maria Mulock

But it looked to me like a child's pinafore, greatly enlarged.
Extract from : « Gossamer » by George A. Birmingham

"The little girls will laugh at me," she said, drying her tears with her pinafore.
Extract from : « The Silver Lining » by John Roussel

But a young man of nineteen ought not to be attached to his mother's pinafore!
Extract from : « The Silver Lining » by John Roussel

Then why don't you substitute something in place of 'Pinafore?'
Extract from : « A Pirate of Parts » by Richard Neville

The 'Pinafore' announcement was for the edification of the New Londoners.
Extract from : « A Pirate of Parts » by Richard Neville

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