smock

1 of 2

noun

1
archaic : a woman's undergarment
especially : chemise
2
: a light loose garment worn especially for protection of clothing while working

smock

2 of 2

verb

smocked; smocking; smocks

transitive verb

: to embroider or shirr with smocking

Examples of smock in a Sentence

Noun The children's smocks were covered with paint.
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Noun
In the early 1970s, McDonald's uniforms had a more clinical appearance, with white smocks and paper caps. Faisal Kutty, Newsweek, 12 Mar. 2025 There were floral smocks, strapless dresses, oversized jackets and a grunge overtone with messy ‘just got out of bed’ hair. Laia Farran Graves, Forbes, 11 Mar. 2025
Verb
The breezy cotton keeps things airy in high temperatures, and smocking in the back helps the dress move with you. Shea Simmons, Peoplemag, 21 July 2024 Their signature square necklines, bow fastenings, puff sleeves, and smocked or boned bodices are similar to those worn in the series. Victoria Montalti, refinery29.com, 14 June 2024 See All Example Sentences for smock

Word History

Etymology

Noun

Middle English smok, from Old English smoc; akin to Old High German smocco adornment

First Known Use

Noun

before the 12th century, in the meaning defined at sense 1

Verb

1888, in the meaning defined above

Time Traveler
The first known use of smock was before the 12th century

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Cite this Entry

“Smock.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/smock. Accessed 21 Mar. 2025.

Kids Definition

smock

1 of 2 noun
1
archaic : a woman's undergarment
especially : chemise sense 1
2
: a light loose garment worn usually over regular clothing for protection from dirt

smock

2 of 2 verb
: to embroider or shirr with smocking

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