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
  • Some of the allegations were corroborated by witnesses and evidence, such as one member of the Salinas group found with multiple necklaces stolen from females at the party, Pacioni said.
    — Senior Editor, CBS News, 10 Nov. 2026
  • Volunteers will hand out free glow bracelets, necklaces and lighted reindeer noses and a trailer set up to distribute free hot chocolate.
    — Carolyn Stein, Chicago Tribune, 10 Nov. 2026
Definition of necklace

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