dog collar

noun

Definition of dog collarnext
as in necklace
an ornamental chain or string (as of beads) worn around the neck a gala at which one can expect to see a number of trophy wives wearing diamond-encrusted dog collars

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Recent Examples of dog collar More than 600 dog collars were recovered from that same location. — Kelsie Cairns, FOXNews.com, 30 June 2026 More than 600 dog collars were found nearby, the office said. — ABC News, 28 June 2026 More than 600 dog collars were found in the area. — Raven Brunner, PEOPLE, 28 June 2026 These types of cooling dog collars use the same principle as the bandanas and headbands worn by athletes and are made from cloth material. — Bestreviews, Mercury News, 15 June 2026 See All Example Sentences for dog collar
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necklace
Noun
  • The victim reported that four teenagers stole their necklace and fled the scene, according to police.
    — Camryn Dadey, Sacbee.com, 6 Oct. 2026
  • Wear a little leather jacket over bandanna print balloon cargo pants with a beaded necklace.
    — Vanessa Friedman, New York Times, 4 Oct. 2026
Definition of necklace

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“Dog collar.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/dog%20collar. Accessed 8 Oct. 2026.

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