neckwear
Noun: - Articles of clothing worn about the neck: "Neckwear" is a general term for any item of clothing or accessory designed to be worn around the neck. It is a non-count noun that refers to this category as a whole.
"Neckwear" is used as a singular, non-count noun. It describes the collective category of neck accessories rather than a single item. It is a formal or general term often used in retail, fashion, and clothing contexts.
- The store has a large selection of fine neckwear, including ties and scarves.
- Proper business attire typically requires formal neckwear.
- He paid careful attention to his neckwear, choosing a silk ascot for the event.
- "To coordinate one's neckwear": To choose neckwear that matches or complements the rest of an outfit.
- A key part of dressing well is knowing how to coordinate your neckwear with your shirt and suit.
- Necktie (n): A long, narrow piece of cloth worn around the neck and tied at the front, typically by men as part of formal wear.
- He straightened his necktie before the interview.
- Cravat (n): A short, wide strip of fabric worn by men around the neck and tucked inside an open-necked shirt.
- The gentleman wore a patterned cravat with his morning coat.
- Scarf (n): A length of fabric worn around the neck for warmth, sun protection, cleanliness, or fashion.
- She wrapped a woolen scarf around her neck.
- Neck accessory: An item worn for adornment around the neck.
- Neck cloth: A somewhat archaic term for a piece of cloth worn around the neck.
(Note: "Neckwear" itself is not typically used in phrasal verbs or idioms. The phrases below relate to the general concept.) - To don neckwear: To put on neckwear. - For the ceremony, all gentlemen are required to don neckwear. - A piece of neckwear: Refers to one specific item within the category. - He selected a piece of neckwear from his collection.
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articles of clothing worn about the neck
