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Apron (Noun)

A paved surface where aircraft stand while not being used.

Nouns denoting man-made objects.

The airport's apron accommodates a large number of parked aircraft, serving multiple airlines at the same time.
Due to ongoing maintenance work on the main apron, some aircraft were temporarily relocated to a smaller one.
The ground crew used a tug to move the aircraft from the taxiway onto the apron for overnight parking.
Following an overnight snowstorm, airport staff worked to clear the apron of snow and ice to ensure safe aircraft movement.
Several airlines have complained about the apron's limited space, causing congestion and lengthy taxiing times for departing aircraft.

The part of a modern theater stage between the curtain and the orchestra (i.e., in front of the curtain).

Nouns denoting man-made objects.

The spotlight shone brightly on the actors standing in the apron of the stage.
The elaborate set design extended from the apron to the back wall of the theater.
As the curtain rose, the musicians in the orchestra could see the performers gathered in the apron.
The apron was wide enough for the entire cast to take their final bow at the end of the performance.
Dancers moving across the apron created a visually striking contrast with the static backdrop.

A garment of cloth or leather or plastic that is tied about the waist and worn to protect your clothing.

Nouns denoting man-made objects.

The chef put on her favorite apron before she started preparing dinner for the guests.
He wore a leather apron to protect his clothes while working on his motorcycle.
The artist wore a colorful apron with many pockets to hold her paintbrushes and other supplies.
She tied the apron around her waist before she started baking cookies with her children.
The carpenter wore an apron with his name printed on the front, given to him by his coworkers as a gift.

(golf) the part of the fairway leading onto the green.

Nouns denoting spatial position.

The golfer's approach shot landed on the apron, giving her a good chance to chip the ball onto the green.
A misjudged roll from the apron resulted in the ball trickling just off the putting surface.
He lined up his shot from the edge of the apron, taking careful aim at the pin positioned at the center of the green.
As the ball came to rest on the apron, the golfer measured out the distance to the hole, considering her next move.
The tricky slope of the apron led the ball further away from the hole, forcing a more challenging recovery shot.