noun

frock

FRAHK/frɑːk/

A dress, especially one worn by a woman or girl.

The woman wears a blue frock.

A young adult woman wearing a simple knee-length dress, with its fitted bodice and gently flared skirt clearly visible.
Etymology

A monk’s habit or dress broadened in English to an outer garment for women or children.

More examples

  • Her summer frock has deep pockets.
  • The blue frock hangs beside her coat.

Forms

frock

Similar words

dress
The ordinary general term for this garment.
gown
Usually a longer or more formal garment.