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: a light loose garment worn especially for protection of clothing while working
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Noun
The children's smocks were covered with paint.
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John Burnett, NPR, 14 Mar. 2026
The collection started with a series of gingham skirts and bouncy smocks, evoking a fanciful take on bohemian dressing.
—Kevin Huynh, InStyle, 12 Mar. 2026
Julia Morlino, Travel + Leisure, 12 Mar. 2026
Bonus points if anything is also gingham, seersucker, or smocked.
—Mary Shannon Wells, Southern Living, 1 Mar. 2026
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Noun
At 88, the legendary artist, dressed in a black smock, was filmed walking through the eroded sculptural features of the badlands, her face furrowed by age, her eyes still blazing.
—John Burnett, NPR, 14 Mar. 2026
The collection started with a series of gingham skirts and bouncy smocks, evoking a fanciful take on bohemian dressing.
—Kevin Huynh, InStyle, 12 Mar. 2026
Verb
Resort-ready details, like a stretchy smocked back, two front pockets, colorblock stripes, and a flattering back cutout, are standout additions to your vacation repertoire, ready to pair seamlessly with a denim jacket on cooler nights or sleek sneakers for a more casual outing.
—Julia Morlino, Travel + Leisure, 12 Mar. 2026
Bonus points if anything is also gingham, seersucker, or smocked.
—Mary Shannon Wells, Southern Living, 1 Mar. 2026
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“Smock.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/smock. Accessed 21 Mar. 2026.
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smock
1 of 2 noun1
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: a light loose garment worn usually over regular clothing for protection from dirt
smock
2 of 2 verb
: to embroider or shirr with smocking
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