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neckpiece

neckpiece

1 5.4
An item worn around the neck, like a collar or necklace
  • noun
  • /ˈnɛkˌpis/
translation icon : collar
  • She wore a beautiful neckpiece that complemented her elegant dress.
  • neckpiece with beads
  • neckpiece in gold
  • neckpiece made of glass

Examples

  • The neckpiece she chose was adorned with sparkling gems and looked exquisite.

  • 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

necklace
vsneckpiece
294 1.0

A piece of jewelry worn around the neck, often with a chain or beads

is the broader term for any neck clothing or jewelry
collar
vsneckpiece
46 1.7

A necklace that fits closely around the neck and is worn for fashion

is the broader neck covering or ornament not only close fitting
necktie
vsneckpiece
21 1.0

A long narrow piece of cloth you wear under a shirt collar and tie at the front

is the general neck garment term covering casual and formal items
choker
vsneckpiece
5 4.8

A tight necklace worn around the neck as a fashion accessory

is the broader neck accessory category not limited to tight pieces
neckerchief
vsneckpiece
3 7.1

A small square of cloth worn around the neck for decoration or as part of a uniform

is the general neck item including cloths and jewelry alike
neckwear
vsneckpiece
1 3.0

Clothes worn around the neck like ties and scarves

is the general word for any neck clothing or ornament
dog collar
vsneckpiece
1 4.2

A short necklace for women that sits close to the neck like a collar

is the more general word for neck adornments not a specific fashion style
necklet
vsneckpiece
7.7

A small necklace or band of fur that sits close to the neck

is the wider category covering such small neck ornaments
neckband
vsneckpiece
4.9

A close fitting decorative band worn around the neck as jewelry

is the general term for neck clothing or decorative items
collarette
vsneckpiece
8.9

A small decorative band worn around the neck like a collar

is a general neck item that can be larger or more varied in shape
neckcloth
vsneckpiece
  • Archaic
9.9

A decorative piece of cloth tied around the neck, often white and worn at formal events

is the broader neck adornment term not limited to historical cloths
neck ruff
vsneckpiece
  • Archaic
9.9

A high, stiff collar made of linen or lace worn around the neck

is a general neck ornament term not restricted to historical styles

How Decorative

necklace
294 1.0
neckpiece
1 5.4
pendant
34 3.0
collar
46 1.7
scarf
134 1.0

Surface Forms

neckpiece singular
neckpieces plural

Morphology

neckpiece = neck + piece (transparent) = neck + piece

The components 'neck' and 'piece' clearly indicate an item associated with the neck.

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.