neckwear

noun

neck·​wear ˈnek-ˌwer How to pronounce neckwear (audio)
: articles of clothing (such as ties and scarves) worn about the neck

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After all, neckwear is one of relatively limited opportunities to play with color and pattern, albeit with guardrails that enable even the most conservative of dressers to feel comfortable rocking whimsical ties. Naomi Rougeau, Robb Report, 7 Dec. 2025 Buyers could shop for anything under the sun, including tuxedos, topcoats, diamonds, silverware, costume jewelry, gloves, neckwear, umbrellas, gifts, and pens & pencils. Kaitlyn Yarborough, Southern Living, 16 Nov. 2025 The brand offers a range of price points with neckwear averaging $195, jeans at $245, and shirts for around $285. Jean E. Palmieri, Footwear News, 10 Sep. 2025 However, the pet wasn't interested in the neckwear, but was intrigued about revisiting the pub. Michael Nied, People.com, 2 Sep. 2025 See All Example Sentences for neckwear

Word History

First Known Use

1870, in the meaning defined above

Time Traveler
The first known use of neckwear was in 1870

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“Neckwear.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/neckwear. Accessed 24 Dec. 2025.

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neckwear

noun
neck·​wear -ˌwa(ə)r How to pronounce neckwear (audio)
-ˌwe(ə)r
: articles (as scarves or neckties) for wear around the neck
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