neckpiece
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5.4
- noun
- /ˈnɛkˌpis/
:
collar
- She wore a beautiful neckpiece that complemented her elegant dress.
- neckpiece with beads
- neckpiece in gold
- neckpiece made of glass
Examples
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The neckpiece she chose was adorned with sparkling gems and looked exquisite.
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A piano wheeled into the town square and women danced on the streets, holding fox fur neckpieces up like beloved partners.
Fiction book (1990) -
She surprised them further by walking onto the graveled yard at recess, her neckpiece cutting hard into the flesh beneath her heavy jaw.
Fiction book (2001) -
She picked gold earrings with a swirly kind of design, and for the neckpiece, a 24-karat gold brooch.
Fiction book (2000) -
The cross-cultural selection of neckpieces and a gender comparison of the different items worn by Zulu- and Xhosa-speaking men and women are both interesting and impressive.
Academic text (1994) -
Then, with a sudden lurch, it leaped toward him, slapping into his hands and scattering small neckpieces to the ground before he managed to get hold of the rest.
Fiction book (1991) -
He proudly displayed his handmade neckpiece crafted from colorful beads.
Synonyms
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1.0
A piece of jewelry worn around the neck, often with a chain or beads
46
1.7
A necklace that fits closely around the neck and is worn for fashion
21
1.0
A long narrow piece of cloth you wear under a shirt collar and tie at the front
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4.8
A tight necklace worn around the neck as a fashion accessory
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7.1
A small square of cloth worn around the neck for decoration or as part of a uniform
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3.0
Clothes worn around the neck like ties and scarves
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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 close fitting decorative band worn around the neck as jewelry
A small decorative band worn around the neck like a collar
A decorative piece of cloth tied around the neck, often white and worn at formal events
A high, stiff collar made of linen or lace worn around the neck
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Etymology
The word neckpiece comes from the simple parts neck and piece, meaning a 'piece' for the 'neck'. So a neckpiece is any item worn around the neck, like a collar, scarf, or necklace, and the name helps you remember its meaning.