Definition of "apron"

An article of clothing worn over the front of the torso and/or legs for protection from spills; also historically worn by Freemasons and as part of women's fashion.  examples

The short cassock ordinarily worn by English bishops.  examples

A hard surface bordering a structure or area.

1. (aviation) The paved area of an airport, especially the area where aircraft park away from a terminal  examples

2. The spreading end of a driveway.  examples

3. The paved area below the yellow line on a race track.  examples

4. The loading, parking or roadway area immediately beside a railway station  examples

5. The portion of a stage extending towards the audience beyond the proscenium arch in a theatre.  examples

6. (pinball) A large decal toward the bottom of a pinball table.  examples

The sides of a tree's canopy.  examples

The cap of a cannon; a piece of lead laid over the vent to keep the priming dry.  examples

A removable cover for the passengers' feet and legs in an open horse carriage.  examples

(transitive) To cover with, or as if with, an apron.  examples