apron meaning

apron as a noun

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

   Type of: protective garment

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

   Type of: site

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

   Synonyms: proscenium, forestage

   Type of: stage

4. a paved surface where aircraft stand while not being used

   Type of: paved surface

How to pronounce apron

apron is pronounced /ˈeɪprən/ in British English and /ˈeɪprən/ in American English. It has 2 syllables, with the stress on the first syllable.