1
: a band, strip, or chain worn around the neck: such as
a
: a band that serves to finish or decorate the neckline of a garment
b
: a short necklace
c
: a band placed about the neck of an animal
d
: a part of the harness of draft animals fitted over the shoulders and taking strain when a load is drawn
e
: an indication of control : a token of subservience
f
: a protective or supportive device (such as a brace or cast) worn around the neck
g
2
: something resembling a collar in shape or use (such as a ring or round flange to restrain motion or hold something in place)
3
: any of various animal structures or markings similar to a collar
collared; collaring; collars
1
2
: to put a collar on
collar a dog
Synonyms
Examples of collar in a Sentence
Noun
He wore a shirt with a tight-fitting collar.
She grabbed me by the collar.
I bought a new collar for the dog.
Verb
The police collared the guy a few blocks from the scene.
He collared me on my way out the door.
Recent Examples on the Web
Kaitlyn Huamani, Los Angeles Times, 25 Apr. 2024
Underneath her collar sat a gold necklace peeking through that matched her gold hoop earrings, and her single gold ring on one hand.
—Essence, 22 Apr. 2024
Back in February, Bush Hager wore the striped dress, which has a deep V-neck and preppy polo collar.
—Nicol Natale, Peoplemag, 22 Apr. 2024
Trademark filings also indicated that Meghan might also try to sell salad dressing, personal journals, cocktail napkins, letter-openers and stationery, garden tools like hand trowels, decorative string lights, and pet supplies, including pet leashes and collars, Vanity Fair reported.
—Martha Ross, The Mercury News, 16 Apr. 2024
Designed from high-quality cotton, this floor-length dress features a slight collar, billowing short sleeves, and buttons down the front that add stunning detailing to this timeless piece.
—Merrell Readman, Travel + Leisure, 13 Apr. 2024
His favorite thing in the world is neck scratches just under his collar.
—The Arizona Republic, 12 Apr. 2024
As if that wasn’t luxe enough, the outer layer also featured a black shearling collar and cuffs.
—Hannah Jackson, Vogue, 12 Apr. 2024
Professional and business services, a sector that includes most white collar fields, added just 7,000 jobs last month and has created only 71,000 positions since June of last year.
—Taylor Wilson, USA TODAY, 12 Apr. 2024
Mike Stunson, Kansas City Star, 3 Apr. 2024
Coat an oven-safe pan with cooking oil on high heat and sear collars skin-side down until browned and crisp.
—Caron Golden, San Diego Union-Tribune, 13 Mar. 2024
Some Ukrainians who were being collared by election teams were asked to fill out ballots in front of pro-Kremlin election workers and soldiers — violating the principle of a secret ballot, a core tenet of democracy.
—Serhii Korolchuk, Washington Post, 16 Mar. 2024
Five wolves — two juvenile females, two juvenile males and an adult male — with a mix of black and gray coats were examined, tested, crated and collared, and then flown to Colorado by volunteer pilots.
—Anna Kramer, New York Times, 19 Dec. 2023
The film’s Boy Scout uniforms, Peter Pan collars and knee-high socks defined the film’s aesthetic and inspired Halloween costumes for years to come.
—Caroline Brew, Variety, 25 Oct. 2023
Lawrence took a walk with her son Cy in an oversized look: a tomato red knit lapel collared v-neck sweater with the sleeves rolled up over a white crew neck tee.
—Hannah Jackson, Vogue, 17 Oct. 2023
Drake collars Australia’s albums chart as For All The Dogs (via Republic/Universal) bows to No. 1.
—Lars Brandle, Billboard, 13 Oct. 2023
The area’s Half-Moon pack has a breeding male collared as V094.
—Kris Millgate, Field & Stream, 4 Oct. 2023
Noun
Throughout the film’s international premieres and the cast’s promotional appearances, Zendaya has served up looks with tennis whites, collars and pleats, sportswear fabrics like mesh and even actual tennis balls.
—Kaitlyn Huamani, Los Angeles Times, 25 Apr. 2024
Underneath her collar sat a gold necklace peeking through that matched her gold hoop earrings, and her single gold ring on one hand.
—Essence, 22 Apr. 2024
Back in February, Bush Hager wore the striped dress, which has a deep V-neck and preppy polo collar.
—Nicol Natale, Peoplemag, 22 Apr. 2024
Trademark filings also indicated that Meghan might also try to sell salad dressing, personal journals, cocktail napkins, letter-openers and stationery, garden tools like hand trowels, decorative string lights, and pet supplies, including pet leashes and collars, Vanity Fair reported.
—Martha Ross, The Mercury News, 16 Apr. 2024
Designed from high-quality cotton, this floor-length dress features a slight collar, billowing short sleeves, and buttons down the front that add stunning detailing to this timeless piece.
—Merrell Readman, Travel + Leisure, 13 Apr. 2024
His favorite thing in the world is neck scratches just under his collar.
—The Arizona Republic, 12 Apr. 2024
As if that wasn’t luxe enough, the outer layer also featured a black shearling collar and cuffs.
—Hannah Jackson, Vogue, 12 Apr. 2024
Professional and business services, a sector that includes most white collar fields, added just 7,000 jobs last month and has created only 71,000 positions since June of last year.
—Taylor Wilson, USA TODAY, 12 Apr. 2024
Verb
And in 2004, a wolf that was collared in the Upper Peninsula was killed by a coyote trapper.
—Mike Stunson, Kansas City Star, 3 Apr. 2024
Coat an oven-safe pan with cooking oil on high heat and sear collars skin-side down until browned and crisp.
—Caron Golden, San Diego Union-Tribune, 13 Mar. 2024
Some Ukrainians who were being collared by election teams were asked to fill out ballots in front of pro-Kremlin election workers and soldiers — violating the principle of a secret ballot, a core tenet of democracy.
—Serhii Korolchuk, Washington Post, 16 Mar. 2024
Five wolves — two juvenile females, two juvenile males and an adult male — with a mix of black and gray coats were examined, tested, crated and collared, and then flown to Colorado by volunteer pilots.
—Anna Kramer, New York Times, 19 Dec. 2023
The film’s Boy Scout uniforms, Peter Pan collars and knee-high socks defined the film’s aesthetic and inspired Halloween costumes for years to come.
—Caroline Brew, Variety, 25 Oct. 2023
Lawrence took a walk with her son Cy in an oversized look: a tomato red knit lapel collared v-neck sweater with the sleeves rolled up over a white crew neck tee.
—Hannah Jackson, Vogue, 17 Oct. 2023
Drake collars Australia’s albums chart as For All The Dogs (via Republic/Universal) bows to No. 1.
—Lars Brandle, Billboard, 13 Oct. 2023
The area’s Half-Moon pack has a breeding male collared as V094.
—Kris Millgate, Field & Stream, 4 Oct. 2023
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collar
1 of 2 noun
col·lar
ˈkäl-ər 
1
a
: a band, strip, or chain worn around the neck or the neckline of a garment
b
: a part of the harness of draft animals fitted over the shoulders
2
: something (as a ring to hold something in place) resembling a collar
collar
2 of 2 verb1
a
: to seize by the collar
b
: to take possession of : grab
2
: to put a collar on
Medical Definition
collar
noun
col·lar
ˈkäl-ər
: a protective or supporting device (such as a brace or cast) worn around the neck
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