neckwear

[ nek-wair ]

/ ˈnɛkˌwɛər /

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noun

articles of dress worn round or at the neck.

Nearby words

necklet, neckline, neckpiece, necktie, necktie party, neckwear, necrectomy, necro-, necrobacillosis, necrobiosis, necrobiosis lipoidica

Origin of neckwear

First recorded in 1875–80; neck + wear

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Examples from the Web for neckwear

"With that red bandana handkerchief on Billie's neck," replied Donald as he reached over and snatched the neckwear from its place.
The Broncho Rider Boys with Funston at Vera Cruz|Frank Fowler
"And his personal appearance and the cost of his neckwear," said Franklin.
In the Days of Poor Richard|Irving Bacheller
As it is, my own salary barely serves to keep me in neckwear.
The Third Degree|Charles Klein and Arthur Hornblow
Something absolutely soft for neckwear will be found a great comfort, both by men and women.
Indians of the Yosemite Valley and Vicinity|Galen Clark

She left the tobacco factory and found employment as a neckwear worker.
Making Both Ends Meet|Sue Ainslie Clark and Edith Wyatt

British Dictionary definitions for neckwear

neckwear

/ (ˈnɛkˌwɛə) /

noun

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

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neckwear

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British Dictionary definitions for neckwear

neckwear

noun