neckband

[ nek-band ]

noun

1. a band of cloth at the neck of a garment.
2. a band, especially one of ornamental design, worn around the neck, affixed to a bottle, etc.

neckband

/ ˈnɛkˌbænd /

noun

1. a band around the neck of a garment as finishing, decoration, or a base for a collar

Word History and Origins

Origin of neckband¹

First recorded in 1400–50, neckband is from the late Middle English word nekband. See neck, band ²

Example Sentences

They’re connected via a short neckband cable, so there’s no worry about losing one.

From Time

Chevesaile, a collar; properly, the neckband of the robe, as explained in the New E. Dict.

From Project Gutenberg

The thin, corded neck stiffened back, rising from a dirty, collarless neckband.

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The judge swathed him with one of Mrs. Penniman's aprons, crowding folds of it inside his neckband.

From Project Gutenberg

Denis was sitting in his shirt-sleeves, his collar off and neckband loosened, when Ebenezer Brown entered.

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Hookers tie had been removed and his collar and neckband unbuttoned.

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Related Words

• choker