FROCK Synonyms: 99 Similar and Opposite Words

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noun

ˈfräk

Definition of frock

as in gown

a garment with a joined blouse and skirt usually worn by a woman or girl please get into your nicest frock and join us at the party

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as in cloak

a sleeveless garment worn so as to hang over the shoulders, arms, and back the man clutched his heavy frock as he made his way through the driving rain

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verb

as in to jacket

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Recent Examples of frock

Noun

Holland flew under the radar, skipping the carpet as Zendaya stole the show with her chic pixie cut and sparkling frock on the red carpet. — Amaris Encinas, USA Today, 15 Sep. 2026 The frock featured a plunging halter neckline, sparkling silver accents, a corset bodice, and a pleated A-line skirt. — Christina Perrier, InStyle, 14 Sep. 2026

Verb

At the ceremony, Jenner wore a custom satin Miu Miu frock with cutouts, which was adorned with floral sequin and crystal embroidery. — Hannah Malach, WWD, 3 Mar. 2025 To accessorize, Lopez kept things simple, pairing the flowy, lilac frock with a pair of clear heels and a small black and gold clutch. — Rachel Raposas, People.com, 4 Jan. 2025 See All Example Sentences for frock

Recent Examples of Synonyms for frock

Noun

Princess Rajwa was the star of the day, of course, in her breathtaking gown by Elie Saab.

— Stephanie Bridger-Linning, Vanity Fair, 17 Oct. 2026
Amy Adams Amy Adams opted for classic black-and-white color pairing in a Georges Chakra gown.

— Julia Teti, Footwear News, 16 Oct. 2026

Definition of gown

Noun

This natural history is reflected in the city's grand cloak of Art Deco, neoclassical, and Romanesque architecture, the buildings' façades swathed in stone and iron detailing and girded by skeletons of steel.

— Leslie Pariseau, Condé Nast Traveler, 12 Oct. 2026
Alleged violations included wearing colorful scarves or makeup, leaving hair visible or not wearing a chador, an all-enveloping cloak-like garment.

— ABC News, ABC News, 8 Oct. 2026

Definition of cloak

Verb

Then there is the elegance, of course, as evidenced by the Giorgio Armani jackets the coach wanted for his team.

— Nicola Bambini, Vanity Fair, 19 Mar. 2026
The man everyone — especially those letterman jacket a-holes on the basketball team — blames for all the recent Vecna murders actually dies saving the town of Hawkins.

— Maggie Fremont, Vulture, 24 Nov. 2025

Definition of jacket

Noun

Babydoll dresses in the spirit of the 1960s model Twiggy and their accompanying endless stretches of leg are another possible alternative.

— Laird Borrelli-Persson, Vogue, 14 Oct. 2026
Popular comedian Antonis Kanakis poked fun at the 57-year-old’s flamboyant outfits in a skit posted online, donning a black wig and shimmering silver dress with a pink feather boa.

— ABC News, ABC News, 14 Oct. 2026

Definition of dress

Verb

The finale began with part one of the three-part Head of Household competition, as the finalists were forced to hold on to a kite for as long as possible while dressed in some ridiculous Ben Franklin costumes.

— Dalton Ross, Entertainment Weekly, 2 Oct. 2026
The custom-fit suit is a near-torture device of costuming that severely limits my ability to move.

— Kyle Maclachlan, HollywoodReporter, 29 Sep. 2026

Definition of costume

Verb

Another issue with government regulation of technology is which government — or governments — should be vested with oversight and enforcement.

— Business Columnist, Los Angeles Times, 13 Oct. 2026
Those are obviously subject to taxes and withholding, and the options are contingent on vesting.

— Alex Weprin, HollywoodReporter, 9 Oct. 2026

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