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as in gown
a garment with a joined blouse and skirt usually worn by a woman or girl
please get into your nicest frock and join us at the party
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as in cloak
a sleeveless garment worn so as to hang over the shoulders, arms, and back
the man clutched his heavy frock as he made his way through the driving rain
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as in to jacket
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Recent Examples of frock
Erin Jensen, USA Today, 16 Mar. 2026
At the Essence Black Women in Hollywood Awards in Los Angeles on Thursday (March 12), the singer-actress sported a white Eugene Stutzman frock with gold detailing.
—Hannah Dailey, Billboard, 13 Mar. 2026
Rachel Raposas, People.com, 4 Jan. 2025
Mackie created countless high-octane, ab-exposing looks for the artist over six decades — from the sheer embellished jumpsuit worn to the 1974 Met Gala to Cher’s notorious 1986 Oscars frock, complete with sky-high feather headdress.
—Leah Dolan, CNN, 21 Oct. 2024
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Noun
Demi Moore, Nicole Kidman and Teyana Taylor flocked to frocks with feathers.
—Erin Jensen, USA Today, 16 Mar. 2026
At the Essence Black Women in Hollywood Awards in Los Angeles on Thursday (March 12), the singer-actress sported a white Eugene Stutzman frock with gold detailing.
—Hannah Dailey, Billboard, 13 Mar. 2026
Verb
To accessorize, Lopez kept things simple, pairing the flowy, lilac frock with a pair of clear heels and a small black and gold clutch.
—Rachel Raposas, People.com, 4 Jan. 2025
Mackie created countless high-octane, ab-exposing looks for the artist over six decades — from the sheer embellished jumpsuit worn to the 1974 Met Gala to Cher’s notorious 1986 Oscars frock, complete with sky-high feather headdress.
—Leah Dolan, CNN, 21 Oct. 2024
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for frock
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At the New York City premiere on April 13, Hathaway embraced a futuristic, sculptural aesthetic on the red carpet, turning heads in a sheer gown that played with light and movement.—
Lauryn Overhultz,
FOXNews.com,
26 Apr. 2026
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The photo, posted to the social networking site LinkedIn, shows him in a cap and gown after graduating with a master’s degree in computer science from California State University, Dominguez Hills.—
Eric Tucker,
Chicago Tribune,
26 Apr. 2026
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The housekeepers greet me with genuine care, the bartenders create cocktails with panache and smiles, and the doormen and women jauntily pose for pictures in their thick Batman-style winter cloaks.—
Condé Nast,
Condé Nast Traveler,
23 Apr. 2026
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The picture shows Trump wearing a red cloak with his hand over someone’s forehead, appearing to heal them.—
Charlotte Hazard,
Baltimore Sun,
13 Apr. 2026
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After Cash’s Rick Rubin album, the audience—in New York, at least—was magically transformed into leather jacketed hipster boys working on starter mutton chops and Sarah Lawrence girls wearing gingham skirts and Frye boots, all of them claiming to have grown up on the stuff.—
Corey Seymour,
Vogue,
12 June 2025
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On December 31, the 24-year-old pop star attended Kelce's game against the Cincinnati Bengals wearing a slightly different version of the Chiefs letterman jacket her boyfriend wore on Christmas Day.—
Emily Tannenbaum,
Glamour,
1 Jan. 2024
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The dress was Christian Dior haute couture, according to White House press pool reporting.—
Kathryn Palmer,
USA Today,
29 Apr. 2026
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The dress was paired with an amethyst and diamond necklace gifted to Queen Victoria and then passed to Queen Mary, the BBC reported.—
Stephanie Nolasco,
FOXNews.com,
29 Apr. 2026
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Becoming Batman Almost every piece of a Batsuit — the cape and cowl, boots, belt, and body armor — has to be custom made to the person’s measurements.—
Charlotte Observer,
Charlotte Observer,
29 Apr. 2026
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Antiheroes teach us, in the simplest of terms, that not all heroes wear capes.—
Big Think,
Big Think,
29 Apr. 2026
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The dynamic nature of production meant that details were constantly changing while the physical space was being set up, including the costuming, decorations, and even the script.—
Zoe Papelis,
Vulture,
27 Apr. 2026
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The same girls who’d posted winking pop-culture-reference couples Halloween costumes a few years ago were now posting their toddlers in their own pop-culture-reference costumes.—
Literary Hub,
Literary Hub,
9 Apr. 2026
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The same logic of privatization that enabled Blackwater to operate freely in Iraq was vesting him with powers previously unimaginable for private entities.—
Ben Tarnoff,
Big Think,
23 Apr. 2026
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Duke said some stock incentives vest gradually over about three years, while others are tied to goals and are only paid if those targets are met.—
Nora O'Neill,
Charlotte Observer,
23 Apr. 2026
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On top of everyday savings, the warehouse club also offers members additional monthly savings on top products—everything from grocery items to apparel.—
Kait Hanson,
Southern Living,
3 Oct. 2025
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Reliance Retail has about 12,000 stores across India and sells everything from smartphones to groceries to apparel through various eponymous brands, including Reliance Fresh, Reliance Digital and Reliance Trends.—
Ramishah Maruf,
CNN,
11 Aug. 2021
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“Frock.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/frock. Accessed 2 May. 2026.
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