Wordle Answer for January 16, 2023
FROCK was the Wordle answer for January 16, 2023. If you missed the day or you're looking it up after the fact, this page collects the hints and word context in one place.
The answer
FROCK
What frock means
A woman's or girl's dress, typically a simple everyday garment that hangs loosely from the shoulders.
Where the word comes from
From Middle English *frok*, borrowed from Old French *froc*, which came from Medieval Latin *froccu* or *frocca*. The ultimate origin is uncertain, though it may derive from a Germanic language—possibly Old High German *Frotih* or a similar term. The word originally referred to a monk's garment or tunic before extending to mean a woman's dress in later English usage.
Hints for January 16, 2023
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Synonyms of frock
- dress
- smock
- gown
- robe
- outfit
- garb
- frock coat
- frockcoat
Used in a sentence
She wore a pretty blue _____ to the garden party last summer.
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