apron

Example Sentences

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When a New York Times reporter tried to interview a woman in a chef’s apron and clogs carrying a flower bouquet, she ran back to her van.

From Los Angeles Times • Mar. 13, 2026

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

From BBC • Jan. 15, 2026

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

He also liked barbecuing in his favorite stain-splattered red and white checked apron.

From "Scream for Ice Cream: Nancy Drew and the Clue Crew, #2" by Carolyn Keene