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neckwear

American  
[nek-wair] / ˈnɛkˌwɛər /

noun

  1. articles of dress worn round or at the neck.


neckwear British  
/ ˈnɛkˌwɛə /

noun

  1. articles of clothing, such as ties, scarves, etc, worn around the neck

"Collins English Dictionary — Complete & Unabridged" 2012 Digital Edition © William Collins Sons & Co. Ltd. 1979, 1986 © HarperCollins Publishers 1998, 2000, 2003, 2005, 2006, 2007, 2009, 2012

Etymology

Origin of neckwear

First recorded in 1875–80; neck + wear


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Not everyone is a fan of always-watching neckwear as a fashion accessory.

From Barron's ● Jan. 11, 2026

The resort that awaits guests and gamblers just before midnight Wednesday includes a bowties theme that is an homage to the standard neckwear of Morris Lapidus, architect of the Miami resort that opened in 1954.

From Seattle Times ● Dec. 12, 2023

And so, taking his lead, all of his retinue also seemed to have ditched the neckwear.

From BBC ● May 4, 2023

At the subsequent Critics’ Choice Awards and SAG Awards, he swapped the traditional neckwear for a modern skinny tie.

From Los Angeles Times ● Jan. 30, 2020

He was clinging to his optimism despite neckwear inexperience and coffee stains.

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