dog collar

noun

Definition of dog collarnext
as in necklace
an ornamental chain or string (as of beads) worn around the neck a gala at which one can expect to see a number of trophy wives wearing diamond-encrusted dog collars

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Recent Examples of dog collar Nearby, waiters passed tuna-tartare cones as a pair of burlesque dancers wearing dog collars and fishnets performed acrobatics. — James D. Walsh, Curbed, 10 Mar. 2026 Max freaks out upon seeing the video — and after finding a dog collar in the envelope — smashes the TV with a fireplace poker. — Wesley Stenzel, Entertainment Weekly, 12 June 2026 Investigators also discovered 661 dog collars in a barn area where authorities believe euthanasia activity may have occurred, the sheriff said. — Thao Nguyen, USA Today, 30 June 2026 Melling stars opposite Alexander Skarsgård as the strapping Ray, a dominant biker who makes his sub Colin, who is learning the ropes, wear a dog collar and sleep on the bedroom rug and do all the shopping, cooking, and cleaning. — Anne Thompson, IndieWire, 5 Feb. 2026 See All Example Sentences for dog collar
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necklace
Noun
  • Pair it with flip-flops, shield sunglasses, and a silver pendant necklace for a look that feels minimal but edgy.
    — Andrea Zendejas, Vogue, 2 July 2026
  • Highlights in the collection included a statement necklace with segments resembling the twigs of a bird’s nest and a horseshoe ring, one of the brand’s bestsellers.
    — Alex Wynne, Footwear News, 2 July 2026
Definition of necklace

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“Dog collar.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/dog%20collar. Accessed 7 Jul. 2026.

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