hoover apron

[ hoo-ver ]

noun

1. a dresslike coverall for women that ties at the waist.

Word History and Origins

Origin of hoover apron¹

1945–50, Americanism; named after H. Hoover, so called from its popularity during his term as food administrator

Example Sentences

She’s also intrigued by the WWI dress, the “Hoover apron.”

From Washington Times

In Washington, as wife of the U. S. Food Administrator, she invented the Hoover apron, started the "cash-and-carry" movement, planned and built temporary houses for girl clerks.

From Time Magazine Archive