Apron

Pronunciation

• UK IPA: /ˈeɪ.pɹən/

Origin

Earlier napron, from Old French napperon, diminutive of nappe ("tablecloth"), from Latin nappa ("napkin"). The phrase a napron was reinterpreted as an apron, that is why the initial n is now missing.

Noun

1. An article of clothing worn over the front of the torso and/or legs for protection from spills.
2. A hard surface bordering a structure or area.
1. The paved area of an airport, especially the area where aircraft park away from a terminal
2. The spreading end of a driveway.
3. The paved area below the yellow line on a race track.
4. The loading, parking or roadway area immediately beside a railway station
5. The portion of a stage extending towards the audience beyond the proscenium arch in a theatre.
3. The sides of a tree’s canopy.
4. The cap of a cannon; a piece of lead laid over the vent to keep the priming dry.