Difference between Dress and Frock

What is the difference between Dress and Frock?

Dress as a noun is an item of clothing (usually worn by a woman or young girl) which covers the upper part of the body as well as below the waist. while Frock as a noun is a dress, a piece of clothing for a female, which consists of a skirt and a cover for the upper body.

Dress

Part of speech: noun

Definition: An item of clothing (usually worn by a woman or young girl) which covers the upper part of the body as well as below the waist. Apparel, clothing.

Part of speech: verb

Definition: To prepare oneself; to make ready. To fit out with the necessary clothing; to clothe, put clothes on (something or somebody). To clothe oneself; to put on clothes. Of a man, to allow the genitals to fall to one side or other of the trousers. To prepare the surface of (a material; usually stone or lumber). To bandage (a wound). To prepare (food) for cooking, especially by seasoning it.

Frock

Part of speech: verb

Definition: To clothe in a frock.To make a cleric.

Part of speech: noun

Definition: A dress, a piece of clothing for a female, which consists of a skirt and a cover for the upper body.An outer garment worn by priests and other clericals, a habit.

We hope you now know whether to use Dress or Frock in your sentence.

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