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plural scarves
ˈskärvz 
or scarfs
or scarfs
1
: a broad band of cloth worn about the shoulders, around the neck, or over the head
2
3
a
: a military or official sash usually indicative of rank
b
archaic
: tippet sense 3
scarfed; scarfing; scarfs
1
: to wrap, cover, or adorn with or as if with a scarf
2
: to wrap or throw on (a scarf or mantle) loosely
scarfed; scarfing; scarfs
1
: scoff entry 3 sense 1
scarfed down my sandwich
2
: snap sense transitive 2
scarfed up the best seats
plural scarfs
1
: either of the chamfered or cutaway ends that fit together to form a scarf joint
2
: an in-line joint made by chamfering, halving, or notching two pieces to correspond and lapping them
variants
or less commonly scarph
scarfed also scarphed; scarfing also scarphing; scarfs also scarphs
Synonyms
Examples of scarf in a Sentence
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Kevin Draper Doug Mills, New York Times, 13 Apr. 2024
As soon as it was laid on the ground, my boy lunged at it with a markedly un-royal passion and scarfed it all down within a matter of minutes.
—Stefano Pitrelli, Washington Post, 31 Dec. 2023
The first one brought the stars to earth with invasive photos of them scarfing fast food.
—Daniel Immerwahr, The New Yorker, 13 Nov. 2023
With astonishing speed, the pack scarfs it down, while warthogs, vultures, and jackals wait in the periphery for the scraps.
—Scott Bay, Condé Nast Traveler, 7 Nov. 2023
Upon receiving word from Cooper the time was now, Mack scarfed his birthday pancakes, drove to the gym and worked out with them.
—Michael Gehlken, Dallas News, 8 Aug. 2023
There’s something about standing in line with at least a dozen other Saz’s stans eager to scarf one down that makes the combination of sticks, curds and fries taste so much better, so much more comforting, so sublimely like summer in Milwaukee.
—Rachel Bernhard, Journal Sentinel, 4 Aug. 2023
Leaning into Neuty’s growing fame, Myra created a TikTok account in December and posted videos of Neuty swimming in the pool, sporting a Mardi Gras hat, and scarfing a bedtime snack of apples, kiwis, cucumbers, corn on the cob and Cookie Crisp cereal.
—Jonathan Edwards, Washington Post, 21 Mar. 2023
According to WalletHub, Americans will scarf down some 150 million hotdogs on the July 4th holiday and an additional $1.4 billion on beer and wine.
—Leada Gore | Lgore@al.com, al, 3 July 2022
Barbara Bellesi Zito, Travel + Leisure, 16 Apr. 2024
While much of the song focuses on these little flashes of memory (the scarf, the twin sized-bed, the refrigerator light), the bridge takes stock of the damage that’s been inflicted in the aftermath.
—Samantha Cooney, TIME, 16 Apr. 2024
My own mother doesn’t like anything scented (so that’s a no to candles, bath products, and lotions of any kind); doesn’t love champagne and already has her favorite rotation of handbags and scarves.
—Hayley Bloomingdale, Vogue, 16 Apr. 2024
Even so, Joel’s stage attire was topped off with a black zip-up jacket, a cap and a wool scarf.
—George Varga, San Diego Union-Tribune, 14 Apr. 2024
Cameras caught the Prince of Wales, 41, and his son, 10, standing up and clapping, with George sporting a claret and blue team scarf around his neck.
—Simon Perry, Peoplemag, 12 Apr. 2024
The lawsuit alleges shoppers are required to buy ancillary products (items like scarves, pillows or shoes) before being allowed to purchase a Birkin handbag.
—Joan Kennedy, CNN, 8 Apr. 2024
Top model Christy Turlington opened the show, dressed in a black caftan decorated with a target print on the neck, a motif that alternates with a swan, key, marble and fish prints that cover the bomber jackets, scarf dresses and skirts, plus asymmetrical tops and palazzo trousers.
—Pino Gagliardi, The Hollywood Reporter, 5 Apr. 2024
Additionally, people should drink plenty of water throughout the day and protect their lips from harsh winds with extra lip balm or a scarf.
—Jocelyn Solis-Moreira, CNN, 7 Apr. 2024
Verb
The fan scarfing a hot dog while drinking a beer in the bleachers is making way for the one watching the game in an intimate suite, a V.I.P. club or a casual meeting spot with all-inclusive food offerings and bar stools overlooking the field.
—Kevin Draper Doug Mills, New York Times, 13 Apr. 2024
As soon as it was laid on the ground, my boy lunged at it with a markedly un-royal passion and scarfed it all down within a matter of minutes.
—Stefano Pitrelli, Washington Post, 31 Dec. 2023
The first one brought the stars to earth with invasive photos of them scarfing fast food.
—Daniel Immerwahr, The New Yorker, 13 Nov. 2023
With astonishing speed, the pack scarfs it down, while warthogs, vultures, and jackals wait in the periphery for the scraps.
—Scott Bay, Condé Nast Traveler, 7 Nov. 2023
Upon receiving word from Cooper the time was now, Mack scarfed his birthday pancakes, drove to the gym and worked out with them.
—Michael Gehlken, Dallas News, 8 Aug. 2023
There’s something about standing in line with at least a dozen other Saz’s stans eager to scarf one down that makes the combination of sticks, curds and fries taste so much better, so much more comforting, so sublimely like summer in Milwaukee.
—Rachel Bernhard, Journal Sentinel, 4 Aug. 2023
Leaning into Neuty’s growing fame, Myra created a TikTok account in December and posted videos of Neuty swimming in the pool, sporting a Mardi Gras hat, and scarfing a bedtime snack of apples, kiwis, cucumbers, corn on the cob and Cookie Crisp cereal.
—Jonathan Edwards, Washington Post, 21 Mar. 2023
According to WalletHub, Americans will scarf down some 150 million hotdogs on the July 4th holiday and an additional $1.4 billion on beer and wine.
—Leada Gore | Lgore@al.com, al, 3 July 2022
Noun
The stretchy mesh fabric is lightweight and breathable, and there’s an ample amount of it to style as a wrap skirt or a scarf.
—Barbara Bellesi Zito, Travel + Leisure, 16 Apr. 2024
While much of the song focuses on these little flashes of memory (the scarf, the twin sized-bed, the refrigerator light), the bridge takes stock of the damage that’s been inflicted in the aftermath.
—Samantha Cooney, TIME, 16 Apr. 2024
My own mother doesn’t like anything scented (so that’s a no to candles, bath products, and lotions of any kind); doesn’t love champagne and already has her favorite rotation of handbags and scarves.
—Hayley Bloomingdale, Vogue, 16 Apr. 2024
Even so, Joel’s stage attire was topped off with a black zip-up jacket, a cap and a wool scarf.
—George Varga, San Diego Union-Tribune, 14 Apr. 2024
Cameras caught the Prince of Wales, 41, and his son, 10, standing up and clapping, with George sporting a claret and blue team scarf around his neck.
—Simon Perry, Peoplemag, 12 Apr. 2024
The lawsuit alleges shoppers are required to buy ancillary products (items like scarves, pillows or shoes) before being allowed to purchase a Birkin handbag.
—Joan Kennedy, CNN, 8 Apr. 2024
Top model Christy Turlington opened the show, dressed in a black caftan decorated with a target print on the neck, a motif that alternates with a swan, key, marble and fish prints that cover the bomber jackets, scarf dresses and skirts, plus asymmetrical tops and palazzo trousers.
—Pino Gagliardi, The Hollywood Reporter, 5 Apr. 2024
Additionally, people should drink plenty of water throughout the day and protect their lips from harsh winds with extra lip balm or a scarf.
—Jocelyn Solis-Moreira, CNN, 7 Apr. 2024
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scarf
1 of 2 noun
plural scarves
ˈskärvz
or scarfs
1
: a broad band of cloth worn about the shoulders, around the neck, over the head, or about the waist
2
scarf
2 of 2 verb
: scoff entry 3 sense 1
scarfed down my sandwich
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