apron

noun

a paved surface where aircraft stand while not being used

the part of a modern theater stage between the curtain and the orchestra (i.e., in front of the curtain)

(golf) the part of the fairway leading onto the green

a garment of cloth or leather or plastic that is tied about the waist and worn to protect your clothing

Roots

mappaapron- · Latin · napkin, cloth

Synonyms for apron

pinaforen smockn

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Where does apron come from?

The word apron breaks down into one root of Latin origin: the root apron-, from Latin mappa (“napkin, cloth”). Explore each root to see other English words built from the same source.