ascot

noun

as·​cot ˈa-skət How to pronounce ascot (audio) -ˌskät How to pronounce ascot (audio)
: a broad neck scarf that is looped under the chin

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At first glance, selling ascots in San Diego may seem like a bit of a stretch. — Jean E. Palmieri, Footwear News, 30 Jan. 2026 Ballad of a Small Player has plenty of flash, as befits the story of a man whose everyday wear consists of jewel-tone velvet suits and silk ascots. — Angie Han, HollywoodReporter, 30 Aug. 2025 In Cuba, Al Pacino’s character sports these saucy little neckties that are like part ascot, part bandana. — Christian Allaire, Vogue, 24 Dec. 2025 In the video, Kylan wears a turquoise body-con dress with a pink floral Zeta ascot tied around her neck — ready for recruitment in Zeta Tau Alpha's official colors. — Tabitha Parent, People.com, 14 Aug. 2025 See All Example Sentences for ascot

Word History

Etymology

Ascot Heath, racetrack near Ascot, England

First Known Use

1894, in the meaning defined above

Time Traveler
The first known use of ascot was in 1894

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“Ascot.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/ascot. Accessed 7 Jul. 2026.

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ascot

noun
as·​cot ˈas-kət How to pronounce ascot (audio) -ˌkät How to pronounce ascot (audio)
: a broad neck scarf that is looped under the chin

Geographical Definition

Ascot

geographical name

As·​cot ˈa-skət How to pronounce Ascot (audio)
village in southern England in Berkshire southwest of London

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