apron
UK: ˈeɪprən | US: ˈeɪprən
n. a protective garment worn over the front of one's clothes, typically tied at the back, and used while cooking or working.
The word "apron" originated from the Middle English "napron," derived from Old French "naperon" (a diminutive of "nape," meaning "tablecloth"). Due to linguistic rebracketing (misdivision of "a napron" as "an apron"), the "n" shifted to the indefinite article, resulting in the modern form. This reflects a common phonetic evolution in English where word boundaries blur over time.
She tied her apron tightly before starting to bake.
The chef wiped his hands on his stained apron.
A handmade apron makes a practical gift for cooks.
The pottery instructor wore a clay-smeared apron.
He forgot to remove his apron before leaving the kitchen.