apron

Example Sentences

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In one village, a woman in her 70s wore a green padded jacket underneath an apron as she crossed her outdoor courtyard.

From Barron's • Jan. 14, 2026

The number of shelters, together with apron space for more aircraft to stand outside, suggests the facility is turning into a “frontline airbase,” said Symon, who closely tracks military developments in this region.

From The Wall Street Journal • Dec. 5, 2025

Tempus even tucks in recipe cards, an apron, sea salt and scallop shells to make indulging as easy as can be.

From Salon • Dec. 4, 2025

Later appraisals adduced that the enigmatic piece was an apron, a garment or a military banner, before analysts in 20th century Vienna agreed: It was a headdress.

From Los Angeles Times • Oct. 24, 2025

The young man wipes his hands on my apron and goes to the curtained window of my bedroom, where there’s a full view of the street and anyone who might approach the courtyard.

From "The Light in Hidden Places" by Sharon Cameron