Definition

Describing someone who is wearing a type of dress that has a front covering, often worn over other clothing.

Example

The children wore pinafored dresses for the school play.

Conversation

I saw a really cute outfit in the store today.

Oh really? What did it look like?

It was a pinafored dress with a floral pattern.

That sounds adorable! You should definitely get it.

Synonyms & Antonyms

Root Explanation

Pinafored → The word is derived from 'pinafore' (from the combination of 'pin' (meaning to fasten) and 'a fore' (meaning at the front), referring to a type of apron worn at the front of the body) and the suffix '-ed' (indicating a state or condition). Thus, 'pinafored' describes someone or something that is wearing or adorned with a pinafore.

Memory Tip

Imagine someone 'fastening' ('pin') an apron 'at the front' ('a fore') of their body. This helps you remember that 'pinafored' means wearing a pinafore.

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