collar
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1.0
- noun
- /ˈkɑːlər/
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- The collar of my shirt was tightly pressed and perfectly starched.
- shirt collar
- starched collar
- launder collars
But yeah, so make sure that that collar is fitting well.
- But yeah, so make sure that that collar is fitting well.
- You don't have your rank on your collar, like, you know.
- And it is this shirt collar like this.
- This collar would be too soft and a collar won't stay in place.
- And he had this little roll of skin that happened over the collar of his shirts.
- I liked wearing the collar because the collar represents the office that I'm holding.
- Navy sleeves, white three quarter length cuffs and the actual collar is quite short and cute.
- I just really like the the knit collar.
- Yes, the little saids going down your collar and behind your glasses.
Examples
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His white shirt is open at the collar and his sleeves are rolled up.
Fiction book (1991) -
She chose a dress with a bright red collar that added style to her outfit.
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And then you pop the collar right there.
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We can see the collar stand back here like so.
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Find yourself a hat and a coat with a collar.
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I really liked the collar and the sleeves.
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"Done," he smiled, and turned up his collar before venturing onto the sidewalk to join me.
Fiction book (1990) -
Martin Mutford had lit a huge cigar, unbuttoned his collar, and loosened his tie.
Fiction book (1990) -
Please adjust the collar on your coat to keep out the cold.
Synonyms
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1.0
A band worn around a dog's neck to hold a leash or name tag
5
4.8
A tight necklace worn around the neck as a fashion accessory
1
9.9
A large stiff collar of pleated fabric worn in the 16th and 17th centuries
1
7.4
A stiff white band worn around the neck by Christian priests and ministers to show they are church leaders
1
5.4
An item worn around the neck, like a collar or necklace
1
3.7
A band of material around the neck of a shirt that supports the collar
1
8.4
A stiff white band that some Christian priests wear around the neck
A high close collar that covers most of the neck on a sweater or shirt
A high, close-fitting part of a shirt or sweater that folds over and covers the neck
A high collar that stands up and is sewn to the top edge of the shirt
A wide, stiff white collar that lies flat over a jacket and is often worn with school uniform
A high, stiff collar made of linen or lace worn around the neck
A small decorative cloth that covers a woman's neck and shoulders
A short ribbon worn around the neck to hold a medal
A small necklace or band of fur that sits close to the neck
Idioms
Compounds
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7.4
A stiff white band worn around the neck by Christian priests and ministers to show they are church leaders
1
6.3
A flat collar with rounded ends that meet at the front and appears on women's and children's clothing
- Specialized
1
7.8
A dog collar with blunt metal points that press the neck to help train the dog
- Specialized
A disease that makes the bark near the base of apple and pear tree trunks decay and form wounds
- Specialized
A cone-shaped collar put around a pet's neck to stop it licking or scratching wounds
- Archaic
A wide, stiff white collar that lies flat over a jacket and is often worn with school uniform
A short soft collar that stands up around the neck and is sewn to the top
A high, close-fitting part of a shirt or sweater that folds over and covers the neck
How High
- UK
121
1.0
Surface Forms
Etymology
Collar comes from the Latin collum meaning 'neck', and it first meant a band that goes around the neck. So the collar of a shirt or the top edge of a boot is the part that sits around the 'neck' of the body or shoe.