neckerchief

noun

neck·​er·​chief ˈne-kər-chəf 

-(ˌ)chif,

-ˌchēf

plural neckerchiefs also neckerchieves ˈne-kər-chəfs 

-(ˌ)chifs,

-ˌchēvz,

-ˌchēfs,

-chəvz,

-(ˌ)chivz

: a kerchief for the neck

Examples of neckerchief in a Sentence

Recent Examples on the Web

Cam lay on the floor with his eyes shut in concentration as a man wearing a floral neckerchief tied around his forehead, Rambo-style, attempted to rip Cam’s foot off his body. —Caity Weaver, The Atlantic, 8 Oct. 2025

Wearing nitrile gloves, hair tied back with a neckerchief and a long braid dangling over the shoulder of a tank top, Anya presents every find for Ray, Judy, Michael, and Stephanie to inspect, narrating the story that each bone tells. —Ted Katauskas, Outside, 23 Sep. 2025

Dressed in an olive trench coat, black sweater, and a muted yellow neckerchief, the actor practically looked ready to hike around Balmoral with the late Queen Elizabeth II. —Hannah Jackson, Vogue, 23 Sep. 2025

If you’re sat in the Royal Enclosure, banned items include strapless or one-shoulder dresses, see-through fabric, midriffs, bow ties, cravats or neckerchiefs. —Tim Spiers, New York Times, 20 June 2025

Word History

Etymology

Middle English nekkerchef, from nekke + kerchef kerchief

First Known Use

14th century, in the meaning defined above

Rhymes for neckerchief

• kerchief

Kids Definition

neckerchief

noun

neck·​er·​chief ˈnek-ər-chəf 

-(ˌ)chif,

-ˌchēf

plural neckerchiefs also neckerchieves -chəfs 

-(ˌ)chifs,

-ˌchēvz,

-ˌchēfs

: a square of cloth worn folded about the neck like a scarf