neck
noun
the part of the body of an animal or human being that connects the head and the trunk.
necks
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pluralof neck.plural
The grammatical form denoting more than one person, place, thing, or idea.
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present tense formof neck (3rd person singular).present tense
Used to describe things happening now or regularly.
necknounthe part of the body of an animal or human being that connects the head and the trunk.
Example Sentences
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Even within the tenuous reality of the movie, Frankie and Molly aren’t focused on saving their own necks, especially after their clairvoyant powers kick in and the friends realize they can communicate with closed mouths.
From Los Angeles Times ● Aug. 13, 2026
They wore fliers around their necks, hung with yellow thread, bearing the smiling faces and names of some of the 75 people who have died since January 2025.
From Los Angeles Times ● Jul. 25, 2026
All are four-legged plant eaters, with very long necks that helped them reach up into trees and long counter-balancing tails.
From BBC ● Jun. 29, 2026
Nagatitan belonged to the sauropods, the group of giant plant eating dinosaurs known for their long necks and tails.
From Science Daily ● May 15, 2026
Their hair was slicked back into tight buns that sat high upon their heads, the better to emphasize their extra-long necks.
From "The Long-Lost Home" by Maryrose Wood
