falling band

American  

noun

1. a large, flat collar, usually trimmed with lace, worn by men in the 17th century.

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falling band British  

noun

1. a man's large flat collar, often lace-trimmed, worn during the 17th century

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Etymology

Origin of falling band

First recorded in 1590–1600

Example Sentences

Casual gaming brand Ohayoo, whose games feature on Douyin - TikTok's sister app in China - will not be affected, neither will casual games that run on TikTok, one of the people said.

From Reuters • Nov. 27, 2023

It’s a gaming brand, but this webcam is good for anyone at this price.

From The Verge • Jul. 13, 2022

The deal would be a major step for Microsoft's Xbox gaming brand in its battle against Sony's PlayStation.

From BBC • Jan. 18, 2022

Several years ago, Acton Smith was the celebrated creator of U.K.-based Mind Candy, the company behind Moshi Monsters, a popular children’s gaming brand hailed as Tomagotchi for the internet age and valued at $200 million.

From Los Angeles Times • Oct. 9, 2019

Phone And here's one more huge mobile gaming brand making the leap onto Windows Phone.

From The Guardian • Nov. 8, 2012