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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

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Etymology

Origin of neckwear

First recorded in 1875–80; neck + wear

Example Sentences

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

From Barron's • Jan. 11, 2026

King Charles's choice of neckwear at the COP28 conference has sparked speculation that it was a coded message to Rishi Sunak.

From BBC • Dec. 1, 2023

He turned one headset into a plant holder and another into a piece of neckwear he wore on walks through the Montana mountains.

From New York Times • Sep. 29, 2021

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.

From "Geeks: How Two Lost Boys Rode the Internet Out of Idaho" by Jon Katz

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