frill

Everyday

1. A frill is a strip of cloth with lots of folds sewn on the edge of a dress, curtain or collar for decoration. tree →
2. A frill is also a ruffle-like part on an animal, like the frill around the neck of a frilled lizard. tree →
3. Frills are extra things that are nice but not needed (informal). tree →

In the lessons

In science, the frilled lizard of Australia spreads its neck frill to scare enemies. In everyday life «no-frills» means simple and cheap: a no-frills airline. In stories, frilly dresses show old-fashioned or fancy clothes.

Examples

• Her party dress had a pink frill at the hem. tree →
• The frilled lizard opened its frill and hissed. tree →
• It's a no-frills hotel, but it's clean. tree →
• The curtains had lace frills. tree →
• The dinosaur Triceratops had a big bony frill. tree →
• I just want a plain cake, no frills. tree →
• The lord took Jack in hands, dressed him from top to toe in broadcloth, and frills as white as snow, and turnpumps, and put a watch in his fob. tree →

Note

Adjective: frilly. «No frills» = basic, nothing extra.