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neckwear

American  
[nek-wair] / ˈnɛkˌwɛər /

noun

  1. articles of dress worn 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

If he can get it right, his aim is to pick up a XV-a-side cap to go with his seven-a-side neckwear.

From BBC

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

Buckingham Palace declined to comment on the king’s neckwear, which was complemented by a matching blue-and-white pocket handkerchief.

From Seattle Times

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

From BBC

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