dog collar

noun

1. a collar used to restrain or identify a dog.
2. Informal. a close-fitting necklace, as a wide band covered with or composed of precious or semiprecious stones; choker.
3. Slang. a collar of the type worn by some clergymen, priests, etc., having the opening at the back; clerical collar.

dog collar

noun

1. a collar for a dog
2. an informal name for a clerical collar
3. informal.
   a tight-fitting necklace

Word History and Origins

Origin of dog collar¹

First recorded in 1515–25

Example Sentences

In a rare treat perhaps reflecting the growth of the contest’s popularity, both dogs were in Cannes to pick up their medals — in this case, dog collars.

From Seattle Times

“However, whatever label the commander and his defense team want to put on it, they can’t track my client with an electronic dog collar.”

From Los Angeles Times

The company’s smart dog collar monitors your pet’s activity and sleep, sending the data to your phone.

From Seattle Times

One post showing Brinton standing over a man donning a dog collar and leash quickly went viral, as did pictures of Brinton wearing pink stilettos and sporting a red mohawk haircut.

From Washington Times

Chan went on to say Carey had been "trying to trademark this in every imaginable way" from music, clothing and alcohol, to "masks, dog collars - it's all over the map".

From BBC