Definition of PINAFORE

pinafore

Plural: pinafores

Noun

  • a sleeveless dress resembling an apron; worn over other clothing
  • A sleeveless dress, often similar to an apron, generally worn over other clothes, and most often worn by young girls as an overdress.
  • pl. -S a child's apron

Verb

  • To dress in a pinafore.

Origin / Etymology

Univerbation of pin + afore. The pinafore was originally pinned to the front of a dress, as it had no buttons.

Synonyms

jumper, pinny

Scrabble Score: 13

pinafore: valid Scrabble (US) TWL word
pinafore: valid Scrabble Word in Merriam-Webster MW Dictionary
pinafore: valid Scrabble Word in International Collins CSW Dictionary

Words With Friends Score: 15

pinafore is a valid Words With Friends word