dog collar
Americannoun
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a collar used to restrain or identify a dog.
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Informal. a close-fitting necklace, as a wide band covered with or composed of precious or semiprecious stones; choker.
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Slang. a collar of the type worn by some clergymen, priests, etc., having the opening at the back; clerical collar.
noun
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a collar for a dog
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an informal name for a clerical collar
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informal a tight-fitting necklace
Etymology
Origin of dog collar
First recorded in 1515–25
Example Sentences
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No crucifix, not even a simple dog collar.
From BBC • Mar. 30, 2025
The company’s smart dog collar monitors your pet’s activity and sleep, sending the data to your phone.
From Seattle Times • Jan. 3, 2023
Produced in collaboration with iam8bit, the soundtrack is a two-LP set featuring red vinyl and a corgi-colored furry jacket complete with Ein’s dog collar.
From The Verge • Aug. 2, 2022
Quentin Tarantino claimed the prize – a dog collar – for himself at the awards ceremony, a move that went down badly with the assembled audience!
From The Guardian • May 25, 2019
Only now did I see his dog collar.
From "Black Swan Green" by David Mitchell
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