neckband
- noun
- /ˈnɛkˌbænd/
:
collar
- The designer created a stunning neckband featuring intricate beadwork.
Examples
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For the ceremony, she chose a simple yet elegant neckband made of gold.
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She has even taken off her velvet neckband.
Fiction book (1994) -
She wore a beautiful neckband that shimmered in the sunlight.
Synonyms
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1.0
A piece of jewelry worn around the neck, often with a chain or beads
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1.5
A necklace made of small metal links worn around the neck
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1.7
A necklace that fits closely around the neck and is worn for fashion
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4.8
A tight necklace worn around the neck as a fashion accessory
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3.0
Clothes worn around the neck like ties and scarves
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5.4
An item worn around the neck, like a collar or necklace
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4.2
A short necklace for women that sits close to the neck like a collar
A small necklace or band of fur that sits close to the neck
A small decorative band worn around the neck like a collar
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Etymology
Neckband also joins neck and band in a literal way to mean a 'band' for the 'neck'. Think of it like a 'bracelet' for the neck, which is why a neckband can mean a close-fitting necklace or choker.