collar
noun
the part of a shirt, coat, dress, blouse, etc., that encompasses the neckline of the garment and is sewn permanently to it, often so as to fold or roll over.
collars
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pluralof collar.plural
The grammatical form denoting more than one person, place, thing, or idea.
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present tense formof collar (3rd person singular).present tense
Used to describe things happening now or regularly.
collarnounthe part of a shirt, coat, dress, blouse, etc., that encompasses the neckline of the garment and is sewn permanently to it, often so as to fold or roll over.
Example Sentences
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These characters, representing mythical beings, are ornamented with fine drapery, ruff collars and jewelry.
From The Wall Street Journal ● Sep. 25, 2026
At LupinePet, which makes dog collars and leashes using materials sourced from around the world, costs have risen because of tariffs and fuel surcharges.
From The Wall Street Journal ● Sep. 15, 2026
The project uses about 150 collars as part of its management of 600 sheep in Jersey.
From BBC ● Aug. 28, 2026
Everyone was extremely friendly and on the fashion front, no popped collars in sight — only gym clothes and cool-looking fencing gear: mask, chest protector and underarm protector.
From Los Angeles Times ● Aug. 24, 2026
Heads were down, collars up, everyone hurrying though it was only just past six.
From "The Light in Hidden Places" by Sharon Cameron
