Basic Details
Word: Apron
Part of Speech: Noun
Meaning: A piece of clothing worn at the front of the body to keep clothes clean while cooking or working.
Synonyms: Smock, overall
Antonyms: N/A
Idioms and Phrases
- Put on your apron: To prepare for cooking or any hands-on work. Example: "She put on her apron and started baking cookies for the party."
- All hands on deck: An expression that can be used during large cooking tasks, implying that everyone should help out. Example: "With the family gathering coming up, its all hands on deck to prepare the meal."
Usage Examples
Example 1: The chef wore a white apron while expertly chopping vegetables for the soup.
Example 2: After painting the fence, he realised his shirt was covered in splatters, so he decided to wear an apron next time.
Example 3: The children giggled as they donned their aprons to help bake a cake in the kitchen.
Fun Fact
Did you know that the word "apron" comes from the Old French word "naperon," which means a small cloth? Over time, "naperon" became "an apron" in English due to a process called rebracketing.
Famous Quote
"Cooking is like love. It should be entered into with abandon or not at all." Harriet Van Horne
Multiple Choice Questions (MCQs)
1. What does "apron" mean?
a) A kitchen tool
b) A type of food
c) A piece of clothing worn to keep clean
d) A cooking method
Answer: c) A piece of clothing worn to keep clean
2. Which of these is a synonym of "apron"?
a) Smock
b) Cap
c) Trousers
d) Hat
Answer: a) Smock
3. Which sentence uses "apron" correctly?
a) She wore an apron while playing outside.
b) He hung the apron on the wall.
c) She put on her apron to keep her dress clean while cooking.
d) The apron flew in the wind.
Answer: c) She put on her apron to keep her dress clean while cooking.
4. Which idiom suggests starting hands-on work?
a) Put on your apron
b) All hands on deck
c) Easy as pie
d) A piece of cake
Answer: a) Put on your apron
5. What is the opposite of "apron"?
a) N/A
b) Shirt
c) Shoes
d) Gloves
Answer: a) N/A
