Mother Hubbard (Noun)
Meaning
A woman's loose unbelted dress.
Classification
Nouns denoting man-made objects.
Examples
- She wore a simple mother Hubbard to the garden party, a comfortable choice for a warm summer day.
- The loose mother Hubbard she wore made her look even more pregnant than she actually was.
- Her grandmother still wore a traditional mother Hubbard, a style that had been popular in her youth.
- The fashion designers were inspired by the classic mother Hubbard to create a new line of relaxed dresses.
- After having children, she favored a practical mother Hubbard that allowed her to move freely while chasing after them.