neckwear

noun

neck·​wear ˈnek-ˌwer 

: articles of clothing (such as ties and scarves) worn about the neck

Examples of neckwear in a Sentence

Recent Examples on the Web

The deal also positions Tayion Collection for further category expansion into sportswear, neckwear and other products, the company said. — Jean E. Palmieri, Footwear News, 9 Oct. 2026

Today, a typical historic men’s costume, consisting of a coat, vest, breeches, neckwear, and gaiters, can cost a reenactor around $3,000. — Melanie Stetson Freeman, Christian Science Monitor, 26 June 2026

The design takes inspiration from a bolo tie and ties back to Hill’s Colorado wedding, when the napkins were fastened with the neckwear. — Jake Henry Smith, Glamour, 2 Apr. 2026

The corporate neckwear is the everyday counterpart to the traditionally more luxurious cravat – a voluminous neckscarf that conjures up images of opulent dinners aboard a yacht sailing through the Mediterranean. — Kristina Kukolja, NPR, 21 Jan. 2026

Word History

First Known Use

1870, in the meaning defined above

Rhymes for neckwear

• abwehr
• affair
• affaire
• airfare
• altair
• armchair
• aware
• beware
• bugbear
• carfare
• childcare
• compare

Kids Definition

neckwear

noun

neck·​wear -ˌwa(ə)r 

-ˌwe(ə)r

: articles (as scarves or neckties) for wear around the neck