a garment of cloth or leather or plastic that is tied about the waist and worn to protect your clothing
"She tied her leather apron around her waist before starting to work in the pottery studio."
(golf) the part of the fairway leading onto the green
"The golfer aimed carefully to land his ball safely within the apron before approaching the hole."
the part of a modern theater stage between the curtain and the orchestra (i.e., in front of the curtain)
"The lighting designer spent hours adjusting the spotlights to perfectly illuminate the actors standing on the apron during their final scene."
a paved surface where aircraft stand while not being used
"The pilot waited on the apron to refuel before taxiing back for takeoff."
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.
"She tied her white apron around her waist before starting to bake, knowing it would keep her clothes clean from any flour or egg splatters."
To cover with, or as if with, an apron.
"The spilled juice soaked down through her shirt until it appeared she had been covered with a wet apron."