neckwear

noun

neck·​wear ˈnek-ˌwer How to pronounce neckwear (audio)
: articles of clothing (such as ties and scarves) worn about the neck

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However, the pet wasn't interested in the neckwear, but was intrigued about revisiting the pub. — Michael Nied, People.com, 2 Sep. 2025 The design takes inspiration from a bolo tie and ties back to Hill’s Colorado wedding, when the napkins were fastened with the neckwear. — Jake Henry Smith, Glamour, 2 Apr. 2026 Today, a typical historic men’s costume, consisting of a coat, vest, breeches, neckwear, and gaiters, can cost a reenactor around $3,000. — Melanie Stetson Freeman, Christian Science Monitor, 26 June 2026 Buyers could shop for anything under the sun, including tuxedos, topcoats, diamonds, silverware, costume jewelry, gloves, neckwear, umbrellas, gifts, and pens & pencils. — Kaitlyn Yarborough, Southern Living, 16 Nov. 2025 See All Example Sentences for neckwear

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First Known Use

1870, in the meaning defined above

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The first known use of neckwear was in 1870

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neckwear

noun
neck·​wear -ˌwa(ə)r How to pronounce neckwear (audio)
-ˌwe(ə)r
: articles (as scarves or neckties) for wear around the neck
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