Definition

1. Noun:
   • A band that fits around the neck: A strip of material, often part of a garment, that encircles the neck.
   • A band around the collar of a garment: Specifically, the part of a shirt, dress, or other clothing that forms the collar or neckline.
   • A tight-fitting necklace: A type of jewelry, typically a close-fitting band worn around a woman's neck.

Usage Examples

• Noun:
  • The priest's robes had an embroidered neckband.
  • She adjusted the neckband of her t-shirt.
  • The dress featured a delicate lace neckband.

Advanced Usage

• "Neckband" in historical clothing: Refers to a separate band of fabric worn around the neck in the 16th and 17th centuries, often part of formal attire.
  • The portrait showed the nobleman wearing a fine linen neckband.

Variants and Related Words

• Neckline (n): The line formed by the edge of a garment around or nearest the neck.
  • The dress has a V-neckline.
• Collar (n): The part of a shirt, dress, coat, etc., that goes around the neckline.
  • He buttoned his shirt collar.

Synonyms

• Choker: A close-fitting necklace.
• Bandeau: A narrow band, especially one worn around the head or, archaically, the neck.
• Collarband: A less common synonym for the part of a garment around the neck.

Related Phrases

(This word does not commonly form phrasal verbs or idioms. Its usage is primarily literal and descriptive.)

Noun

1. necklace that fits tightly around a woman's neck
2. a band that fits around the neck and is usually folded over
3. a band around the collar of a garment