neckpiece

American

[nek-pees] / ˈnɛkˌpis /

noun

a scarf, especially one of fur.

neckpiece British

/ ˈnɛkˌpiːs /

noun

a piece of fur, cloth, etc, worn around the neck or neckline

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Etymology

Origin of neckpiece

First recorded in 1595–1605; neck + piece

Example Sentences

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Coming in hot at No. 2 in the worst lewks pageant is the neckpiece worn by Nicole Ari Parker’s Lisa Todd Wexley, a chain of rattan spheres resembling a child’s art project.

From Salon • Jun. 7, 2025

Rick Owens personalizes the experience with a white fabric neckpiece bearing the guest’s name.

From Seattle Times • Feb. 28, 2024

Luckily, no harm befell Mimi or the neckpiece, and she got to celebrate her first ever Brits with her mum and dad.

From BBC • Feb. 12, 2023

Mr. Nasser, 27, wore transparent pink sunglasses, with pearls stuck to his face, a massive neckpiece also made of pearls, and bright green bell-bottoms.

From New York Times • Apr. 23, 2022

It was only cut on his ninth birthday, to be woven into an elaborate neckpiece for his godmother, the queen.

From "Strange the Dreamer" by Laini Taylor

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