Lap
/lˈæp/
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Definition
(noun) The loose part of a coat; the lower part of a garment that plays loosely; a skirt; an apron.
Sentence Examples
Ben acted out the scene of the waitress spilling soup in his lap.
You have only to sit quietly with your hands folded in your lap.
CEFR Practice Quiz
The small cat jumped into his ____ and started to purr loudly as he stroked its soft fur while reading.