smock

Example Sentences

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"Unlike kente, which is largely ceremonial, the smock is everyday wear," he said, referring to another form of traditional Ghanian dress worn during major celebrations.

From Barron's • Feb. 13, 2026

President Mahama also suggested exporting the smock in bulk to Zambia.

From BBC • Feb. 11, 2026

There, finally, on the other side of the plexiglass, sat Khalil, swimming in a large blue smock.

From Slate • May 2, 2025

He admits, with a laugh, that some people are creeped out by the Victorian-era portraits — especially a painting of a dour-faced baby in a frilly white smock — that are original to the building.

From Los Angeles Times • May 26, 2023

She’s not wearing a nurse-type smock or shoes, just regular clothes—jeans, a knit top, and flats.

From "The Running Dream" by Wendelin Van Draanen