cravat

noun

cra·​vat krə-ˈvat 

1

: a band or scarf worn around the neck

2

: necktie

Examples of cravat in a Sentence

Recent Examples on the Web

Meanwhile, her American artist boyfriend wore an all-black ensemble with a pop of red in his cravat. — Meg Walters, InStyle, 8 Aug. 2026

My hero tenderly wrapped his snow-white daughter in a cravat; my heroine woke with a stab of fear, wondering where her stomach had gone. — Eloisa James, PEOPLE, 12 May 2026

President Abraham Lincoln wore cravats, as did Hollywood actor Cary Grant and the extravagant entertainer Liberace. — Kristina Kukolja, NPR, 21 Jan. 2026

The Friend dressed in a dark robe, a cravat of purple or white, and a silk skirt, adding a beaverskin hat in cold weather. — Dan Piepenbring, Harpers Magazine, 30 Dec. 2025

Word History

Etymology

French cravate, from Crabate, Cravate Croatian

First Known Use

circa 1656, in the meaning defined at sense 1

Rhymes for cravat

• clavate
• davit
• gavotte

Kids Definition

cravat

noun

cra·​vat krə-ˈvat 

: necktie