Eton collar

American  

noun

1. a broad, stiff collar, originally of linen, as that worn folded outside an Eton jacket.

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Eton collar British  

noun

1. a broad stiff white collar worn outside an Eton jacket

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Etymology

Origin of Eton collar

First recorded in 1890–95

Example Sentences

In those days, if you were a boy you had to wear a stiff Eton collar every day, and schools were usually nastier than now.

From Literature

The Child calls me Master sometimes because I am always threatening to send his parents a half-term report on his progress and general conduct, or to put him back into Eton collars!

From Project Gutenberg

“Well, perhaps if you were lovable moptops with Eton collars, but you guys have got this totally indie, kind of ragged quality to you,” Mr. Colbert said.

From New York Times

She was in a short tailored suit, Eton collar, Alpine hat and feather.

From Project Gutenberg

Alick found his slippers, and his mother helped him with his stiff, very wide Eton collar, and tied his tie, which was the same tartan as his kilt.

From Project Gutenberg