Definition

1. Noun:
   • A piece of neckwear, typically made of fabric, that is worn around the neck and tied in a slipknot with the long ends arranged to overlap vertically down the front of the shirt. It is a type of formal or decorative necktie, historically a precursor to the modern necktie.

Examples of Usage

• Noun:
  • He wore a silk cravat with his morning coat to the wedding.
  • In the 18th century, a finely tied cravat was a sign of elegance and status.

Advanced Usage

• "To tie one's cravat": The specific action of arranging and knotting a cravat.
  • He spent a long time in front of the mirror trying to tie his cravat perfectly.

Variants and Related Words

• Ascot: A type of cravat or necktie with broad, pointed ends, traditionally worn with morning dress.
  • He chose an ascot, a variant of the cravat, for the daytime event.

Synonyms

• Neckcloth: An older term for a piece of cloth worn around the neck.
• Necktie: A more general modern term, though a cravat is a specific, often more elaborate, style.

Related Phrases

• "Cravat pin": A decorative pin used to secure a cravat.
  • His antique cravat pin held the silk folds neatly in place.

Noun

1. neckwear worn in a slipknot with long ends overlapping vertically in front