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pinafore Synonyms
Another word for pinafore
Choosing another word for pinafore depends on context, so the synonyms and similar words below are separated across 2 exact definitions and ranked by match strength.
• noun (Context 1)
A collarless, sleeveless apron-like garment worn over a dress or blouse, originally by young girls to keep their clothes clean.
Usage Example
"The young girl wore a crisp white pinny over her blue gingham dress to protect it while she painted."
Strongest
pinny
Strong
apron
smock
• noun (Context 2)
A collarless, sleeveless dress designed to be worn over a blouse, shirt, or sweater.
Usage Example
"For her autumn wardrobe, she bought a corduroy pinafore dress to wear over turtleneck sweaters."
Strongest
pinafore dress
jumper
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Wordmom. (2026). Synonyms for Pinafore. In Wordmom Thesaurus. Retrieved Nov 5, 2026, from https://wordmom.com/synonyms/pinafore