neckerchief
noun
neck·er·chief
| \ ˈne-kər-chəf
, -(ˌ)chif, -ˌchēf\
, -(ˌ)chif, -ˌchēf\
plural neckerchiefs
also neckerchieves\ see handkerchief pl
\
\
Definition of neckerchief
: a kerchief for the neck
Examples of neckerchief in a Sentence
Recent Examples on the Web
Softly was a vivid dresser and was tonight arrayed in a baronial waistcoat with fobbed pocket watch, cornflower neckerchief, and champagne bomber jacket of distressed leather. — Colin Barrett, Harper's magazine, "The Alps," 22 July 2019 The men accessorized with a red beaded and sequin brooch, a neckerchief tied smartly around the neck and aviator sunglasses. — Washington Post, "Fendi, Armani close Milan Fashion Week in fresh venues," 17 June 2019 Some of these were paired with bib-style neckpieces, the jewelry equivalent of a neckerchief. — Vogue, "The 7 Biggest Jewelry Trends of the Fall 2019 Season," 15 Mar. 2019 Firefighters and city officials Monday morning distributed bright red cloth visors, hand fans and blue-colored cooling neckerchiefs to downtown Phoenix commuters, advising them to stay inside as much as possible. — Anita Snow, The Seattle Times, "US Southwest sizzles as temperatures near 120 degrees," 23 July 2018 And while Jagger accessorized with a natty neckerchief, leave it to Styles to upgrade the look with paparazzi-proof shades. — Edward Barsamian, Vogue, "Harry Styles Moves (and Dresses) Like Jagger at the Airport," 9 Oct. 2018 Loos wore a red neckerchief and a leather vest over a button-down shirt tucked into jeans that fit snugly over riding boots. — Jennifer Percy, New York Times, "Fear of the Federal Government in the Ranchlands of Oregon," 18 Jan. 2018 Crushed velvet upholstery prints in deep hues of golden, purple and red were cut into wild mid-length coats worn over a silken print shirt and a neckerchief. — Colleen Barry, The Seattle Times, "Versace goes punk wild with homey looks," 13 Jan. 2018 Like off-white track pants and your grandma's neckerchief. — Megan Gustashaw, GQ, "The 10 Best-Dressed Men of the Week," 11 Dec. 2017These example sentences are selected automatically from various online news sources to reflect current usage of the word 'neckerchief.' Views expressed in the examples do not represent the opinion of Merriam-Webster or its editors. Send us feedback.
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More Definitions for neckerchief
neckerchief
noun
English Language Learners Definition of neckerchief
: a square piece of cloth that is worn folded around your neck
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neckerchief
noun
neck·er·chief
| \ ˈne-kər-chəf
\
\
plural neckerchiefs\ -chifs , -ˌchēvz \
Kids Definition of neckerchief
: a square of cloth worn folded around the neck like a scarf