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apron

[ey-pruhn] / ˈeɪ prən /
NOUN
protection
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Police said Monday that several heat-stricken passengers were treated by emergency services at Frankfurt airport the previous day after their plane was held for more than an hour on the apron before take-off.

From Barron's Jun. 23, 2026

It’s like walking down to the kitchen and finding the cat in an apron flipping pancakes.

From The Wall Street Journal Jun. 14, 2026

We sat on the apron of the Rosebud Motel, looking across the muddy parking lot to where fans were gathered on the road above.

From Los Angeles Times Jan. 30, 2026

He stands there in his leather apron and it's roaring like fireworks.

From BBC Jan. 15, 2026

I jump to my feet and go directly to the pockets of her housekeeping apron, which she keeps folded next to the TV.

From "The Wrong Way Home" by Kate O’Shaughnessy

On Wednesday, nurses with plastic aprons and face masks manned 15 tables in a sports hall at the University of Kent to begin immunisations, in scenes reminiscent of the Covid-19 pandemic.

From BBC Mar. 18, 2026

A range of military planes can be seen outside shelters or arrayed on airfield aprons, including jet fighters, helicopters and reconnaissance and attack drones.

From The Wall Street Journal Dec. 5, 2025

In his enthusiasm, he admits he has gone “a little overboard” and created his own line of merchandise: Kitchen Video hats, aprons, tote bags and membership cards.

From Los Angeles Times Sep. 22, 2025

In an Instagram post, Councilmember Ysabel Jurado wrote, “Take your orange aprons somewhere else,” citing a raid that occurred Thursday morning at Westlake Home Depot, one of several at that location since June.

From Los Angeles Times Aug. 30, 2025

Mrs. Winston asked Mrs. Hawkins, both still wearing their kitchen aprons.

From "Stella by Starlight" by Sharon M. Draper




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