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Peter Pan collar

American

noun

a close-fitting flat or rolled collar with rounded ends that meet in front of a high, round neckline.

Peter Pan collar British

noun

a collar on a round neck, having two rounded ends at the front

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Etymology

Origin of Peter Pan collar

First recorded in 1920–25

Example Sentences

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Metzelaar’s 6-year-old self stared back: Half smile, questioning eyes, Peter Pan collar over a sweater.

From Seattle Times • Nov. 13, 2023

From the wedding emerged a now-legendary photo of the actress on the arm of her new husband, wearing a pink and white gingham dress with a lacy Peter Pan collar.

From Salon • Jan. 30, 2023

Ms. Peck ended up buying the dress, a black, full-skirted Erin Fetherston number with a white Peter Pan collar.

From New York Times • Oct. 12, 2018

Its $420 floral cotton dresses have puffed shoulders and a ruffled Peter Pan collar.

From Washington Post • Jul. 19, 2018

She’s wearing a maroon plaid jumper, a white blouse with a Peter Pan collar and a matching snap-on tie.

From "Dreaming in Cuban" by Cristina García

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