: the back of the neck

Examples of nape in a Sentence

Her hair was tied back at the nape of her neck.
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This time, her bob was cut at the nape of her neck. India Espy-Jones, Essence, 16 May 2025 Gaynes recommends applying it on the most intimate parts of the body: behind the knees, the crease at the elbow, the nape of the neck, and the small of the back. Venus Wong, Refinery29, 1 Apr. 2025 Rather, Kidman's hair tapered off into air at the nape of her neck. Nicola Dall'asen, Allure, 6 May 2025 This contour-friendly tool is perfectly curved to tackle rounded areas which, yes, include your face, but also your nape. Annie Blackman, Allure, 3 Apr. 2025 See All Example Sentences for nape

Word History

Etymology

Middle English

First Known Use

14th century, in the meaning defined above

Time Traveler
The first known use of nape was in the 14th century

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“Nape.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/nape. Accessed 29 May. 2025.

Kids Definition

nape

noun
: the back of the neck

Medical Definition

nape

noun
ˈnāp also ˈnap
: the back of the neck

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