Peter Pan collar

American  

noun

1. a close-fitting flat or rolled collar with rounded ends that meet in front of a high, round neckline.

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Peter Pan collar British  

noun

1. a collar on a round neck, having two rounded ends at the front

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Etymology

Origin of Peter Pan collar

First recorded in 1920–25

Example Sentences

Metzelaar’s 6-year-old self stared back: Half smile, questioning eyes, Peter Pan collar over a sweater.

From Seattle Times • Nov. 13, 2023

From the wedding emerged a now-legendary photo of the actress on the arm of her new husband, wearing a pink and white gingham dress with a lacy Peter Pan collar.

From Salon • Jan. 30, 2023

The couple has interviewed a parade of unsuitable women before the birdlike, middle-aged Louise walks in, perfectly perfect in every way, down to her prim Peter Pan collar.

From Washington Post • Jan. 5, 2018

To learn about design basics, a dress looks pattern-like with references like crewneck, button-down, Peter Pan collar, Empire waist and cropped waist.

From Los Angeles Times • Jul. 6, 2017

She’s wearing a maroon plaid jumper, a white blouse with a Peter Pan collar and a matching snap-on tie.

From "Dreaming in Cuban" by Cristina García