neck gaiter
noun
plural neck gaiters
: a fabric covering in the form of a closed loop worn around the neck that can extend to cover the lower part of the face
Amazon shoppers are saying that this neck gaiter is "breathable" and doesn't feel itchy when it's on—two very important factors to consider while shopping for suitable masks!—
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The bill would impose a civil penalty on officers who wear balaclavas, ski masks, neck gaiters or other face coverings while on duty.
—William J. Ford, Baltimore Sun, 30 Jan. 2026
In many of the videos The Times reviewed, immigration agents drove in unmarked cars, and wore ski masks, neck gaiters or other face coverings.
—Elena Shao, New York Times, 24 Jan. 2026
The key is to bring along versatile, quality clothing pieces that can be worn for a variety of activities and to streamline your accessories—like hand warmers, neck gaiters, and wool socks—that won’t bog your suitcase down.
—Lauren Breedlove, Travel + Leisure, 20 Jan. 2026
In a nutshell, the garment took the form of a tube-like neck gaiter with an attached front flap that covered the user's mouth and nose.
—New Atlas, 5 Jan. 2026
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William J. Ford, Baltimore Sun, 30 Jan. 2026
In many of the videos The Times reviewed, immigration agents drove in unmarked cars, and wore ski masks, neck gaiters or other face coverings.
—Elena Shao, New York Times, 24 Jan. 2026
The key is to bring along versatile, quality clothing pieces that can be worn for a variety of activities and to streamline your accessories—like hand warmers, neck gaiters, and wool socks—that won’t bog your suitcase down.
—Lauren Breedlove, Travel + Leisure, 20 Jan. 2026
In a nutshell, the garment took the form of a tube-like neck gaiter with an attached front flap that covered the user's mouth and nose.
—New Atlas, 5 Jan. 2026
See All Example Sentences for neck gaiter
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“Neck gaiter.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/neck%20gaiter. Accessed 5 Feb. 2026.
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