dog collar

noun

Synonyms of dog collarnext
1
: a collar for a dog
2
slang : clerical collar
3
: a wide flexible snug-fitting necklace

Synonyms of dog collar

Examples of dog collar in a Sentence

a gala at which one can expect to see a number of trophy wives wearing diamond-encrusted dog collars
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Now the startup is launching the Fi Ultra, the first dog collar to run on Starlink’s direct-to-cell satellite network, Fortune learned exclusively. Lily Mae Lazarus, Fortune, 8 July 2026 Investigators also discovered 661 dog collars in a barn area where authorities believe euthanasia activity may have occurred, the sheriff said. Thao Nguyen, USA Today, 30 June 2026 More than 600 dog collars were recovered from that same location. Kelsie Cairns, FOXNews.com, 30 June 2026 More than 600 dog collars were found nearby, the office said. ABC News, 28 June 2026 See All Example Sentences for dog collar

Word History

First Known Use

15th century, in the meaning defined at sense 1

Time Traveler
The first known use of dog collar was in the 15th century

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“Dog collar.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/dog%20collar. Accessed 13 Jul. 2026.

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