How to Use smock in a Sentence

smock

1 of 2 noun
  • The children's smocks were covered with paint.
  • Staff wearing blue smocks, face masks and gloves tend to them around the clock.
    — Jay Greene, Washington Post, 7 Mar. 2020
  • Scott gave him a fist bump through his smock, as the barber brushed off his neck.
    — Michael Schulman, The New Yorker, 18 Oct. 2021
  • Agents lined up dozens of workers, in white helmets and smocks.
    — James Hohmann, Washington Post, 21 June 2018
  • They were bedecked with smocks, boot covers, gloves and masks.
    — Cnn.com Wire Service, The Mercury News, 17 July 2019
  • Haley showed up in a full nurse’s get-up with smock and plastic stethoscope.
    — Sherry Mendelson, WSJ, 15 Nov. 2022
  • His brother says he was stripped and put in an anti-suicide smock in a padded cell.
    — Michelle Theriault Boots, Anchorage Daily News, 19 Feb. 2023
  • Are employees wearing masks or face shields, gloves and smocks?
    — Scottie Andrew, CNN, 30 Apr. 2020
  • Plus, the deep smock pockets are perfect for storing all of your on-the-go items.
    — Nneya Richards, Travel + Leisure, 3 May 2023
  • Inmates there are housed alone in solitary rooms, naked except for a thick, heavy smock.
    — Ali Watkins, BostonGlobe.com, 17 Aug. 2019
  • One might get lost in the sea of pastels and wide-brim hats and children donning smocks.
    — Kaitlyn Yarborough, Southern Living, 1 Apr. 2026
  • Oatmeal-smock leaped up, then had to dive back to catch her chair, which had begun to topple.
    — Charna Flam, PEOPLE, 6 Nov. 2025
  • The collection was soon full of smocks, aprons, and long skirts layered over wide-legged pants.
    — Christina Binkley, The New Yorker, 2 Sep. 2019
  • His clothes were taken away and replaced by a thin hospital smock.
    — María Inés Taracena, The New Republic, 12 Apr. 2023
  • The smock waistband adds comfort, while the airy fabric helps keep things cool in the summer heat.
    — Chaise Sanders, Travel + Leisure, 24 June 2026
  • Mack, 35, appeared in tan jail smocks for a brief court appearance.
    — Washington Post, 24 Apr. 2018
  • Sometimes called Japanese-style aprons, these kitchen aprons fit over your clothes like a smock dress.
    — Nico Avalle, Bon Appétit, 21 Oct. 2022
  • The dress in question is a bohemian smock dress with bell sleeves and crochet lace detail.
    — Michelle Lee, Peoplemag, 14 Sep. 2022
  • The bottom of the smock zips up into a pocket for harvesting.
    — Christopher Murray May Earn A Commission If You Buy Through Our Referral Links. This Content Was Created By A Team That Works Independently From The Fox Newsroom., FOXNews.com, 5 Aug. 2025
  • He was allowed only safety garments, a tear-proof smock and a sheet, the report said.
    — Kelly Davis, San Diego Union-Tribune, 10 Dec. 2021
  • Teixeira walked into court in a beige smock and pants with a black T-shirt underneath.
    — Aaron Katersky, ABC News, 14 Apr. 2023
  • The jail has since removed the suicide-prevention smock he was required to wear at all times.
    — Danielle Bacher, PEOPLE, 6 Jan. 2026
  • In the 1911 photo, Kriss wears a dirty smock and a weary grimace.
    — Christina Tkacik, baltimoresun.com, 7 Nov. 2019
  • When the business reopens today, staffers will be wearing masks and smocks, which will be washed daily.
    — Madison Iszler, ExpressNews.com, 7 May 2020
  • And when Madisyn started grooming dogs, Scott gave her her first set of clippers and a smock.
    — Sofia Krusmark, The Arizona Republic, 20 July 2021
  • Cover your space with an old sheet (color bleeds through newspaper), and wear rubber gloves and a smock or apron.
    — Ashley Mason, Bon Appetit, 25 Apr. 2017
  • Old and stained clothing can also be given to painting studios and child care centers to use as smocks.
    — Kathy Kristof, San Diego Union-Tribune, 1 June 2026
  • In the corner of the photo is my husband Mohammed in his smock, laughing.
    — Matthew Gavin Frank, Harper's Magazine, 21 Jan. 2023
  • Once, Qing Yuan had donated his old smock to Qi Chu’s wife.
    — Literary Hub, 23 Oct. 2025
  • Pletner hikes up their black smock and proceeds to urinate on the portrait, before kicking it to the ground.
    — Sebastian Smee, Washington Post, 16 Dec. 2022

smock

2 of 2 verb
  • Throw a gray smocked piece from H&M over a slim white T-shirt.
    — Liana Satenstein, Vogue, 5 July 2017
  • The only thing that can make a no-button waistband better is a super stretchy smocked one.
    — Lauren Finney Harden, InStyle, 25 June 2026
  • The breezy cotton keeps things airy in high temperatures, and smocking in the back helps the dress move with you.
    — Shea Simmons, Peoplemag, 21 July 2024
  • Bonus points if anything is also gingham, seersucker, or smocked.
    — Mary Shannon Wells, Southern Living, 1 Mar. 2026
  • Quince's organic cotton gauze maxi dress and smocked wide-leg jumpsuit are both fresh, summery options.
    — Tanya Sharma, PEOPLE, 8 June 2026
  • There’s really no occasion that doesn’t call for our little girls to don their cutest smocked dress with a matching hair bow on top.
    — Kaitlyn Yarborough, Southern Living, 8 June 2018
  • This maxi features an A-line silhouette, square-neckline, smocked back, and swing hemline skirt.
    — Emily Weaver, PEOPLE, 16 Apr. 2026
  • While the back is smocked for extra mobility, the straps can also be tightened or loosened to your liking.
    — Emily Weaver, Peoplemag, 21 June 2024
  • The onslaught of smocking mocking has not yet resulted in a correction.
    — Lynn Yaeger, Vogue, 16 Dec. 2018
  • Cut from a breathable poplin cotton into an A-line cut that's smocked, the Mimi dress flatters to no end.
    — harpersbazaar.com, 9 May 2023
  • The lightweight top features a crew neckline, smocked puff sleeves, a back keyhole, and a relaxed fit that provides plenty of room to breathe.
    — Amy Schulman, Peoplemag, 30 Mar. 2024
  • Suddenly, smocking, quilting, knitting, and needlepoint are à la mode.
    — Vogue, 19 Dec. 2017
  • Its stretchy, smocked upper cuts into a flowy and graceful skirt, complete with yellow florals that are sure to be a standout in your closet.
    — Julia Morlino, Travel + Leisure, 23 June 2026
  • This floral maxi is giving full boho-chic energy with its oversized print, hollow lace detail, and smocking along the back.
    — Jill Layton, PEOPLE, 25 May 2026
  • The stretchy smocked top balances out the flowy maxi skirt, creating a look that feels polished without sacrificing comfort.
    — Chaise Sanders, Travel + Leisure, 12 June 2026
  • Jacquard fabrics with loose threads create a furry surface, while appliqués and smocking nod to the theme’s focus on craftsmanship.
    — Angela Velasquez, Sourcing Journal, 30 May 2025
  • The blouse has all kinds of cute design details including a V-neck, smocking at the top, balloon sleeves with elastic cuffs, and a fun print.
    — Isabel Garcia, Peoplemag, 6 Feb. 2024
  • The stretchy smocked top and elastic waist easily adapt to different body types to create a flattering and comfortable fit.
    — Caroline Hughes, Travel + Leisure, 20 June 2026
  • Featuring short-sleeves, a V-neck cut, smocked high waist, and wide-leg design, this soft and stretchable jumpsuit provides extreme comfort.
    — Caroline Hughes, Travel + Leisure, 20 June 2026
  • Ahead, our edit the best cotton dresses to wear all summer long—from crisp shirtdresses and smocked midis to styles with barely-there spaghetti straps, playful ties, bold prints, and classic solids.
    — Caroline Griswold, Vogue, 15 May 2025
  • La Ligne smocked fit and flare dress A universally flattering silhouette like this fit-and-flare option is an essential in any closet.
    — Porter Simmons, Vogue, 27 Nov. 2023
  • Rihanna has previously championed Goddard’s range of smocked, ruffled bodice and sheer designs.
    — Karen Mizoguchi, PEOPLE.com, 10 Oct. 2017
  • The no-dig smocked high waist and cropped wide-leg silhouette are already a win for all-day wear, but what really sets them apart is the range of color options that transition seamlessly from spring to summer.
    — Julia Morlino, Travel + Leisure, 11 Apr. 2026
  • Outlander's set is resplendent with designers painstakingly quilting and smocking material.
    — Mehera Bonner, Marie Claire, 7 Aug. 2017
  • 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
  • Refreshed dress silhouettes, like the Seraphina Dress ($225), combine Hill House’s signature smocking with elevated prints.
    — Halie Lesavage, Harper's BAZAAR, 17 May 2023

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