neckband

noun

1
: a usually ornamental band worn about the neck
2
a
: the part of a garment that encircles the neck and finishes the neckline
the neckband of a sweater
b
: the band of a shirt to which a collar is sewed or buttoned

Word History

Etymology

Middle English nekbande, from nek, nekke neck + bande strip

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“Neckband.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/neckband. Accessed 26 Nov. 2024.

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