Definition of NECKBAND

neckband

Plural: neckbands

Noun

  • A strip of material worn around the neck.
  • a band around the collar of a garment
  • a band that fits around the neck and is usually folded over
  • necklace that fits tightly around a woman's neck
  • A band worn around the neck.
  • The part of a shirt encircling the neck.

Verb

  • To attach a band around the neck (especially of wild animals)

Examples

  • Finding a spot for NECKBAND was tough, but its length earned good points in Scrabble.

Origin / Etymology

From neck + band.

Synonyms

choker, collar, dog collar

Scrabble Score: 17

neckband: valid Scrabble (US) TWL Word
neckband: valid Scrabble Word in Merriam-Webster MW Dictionary
neckband: valid Scrabble Word in International Collins CSW Dictionary

Words With Friends Score: 21

neckband: valid Words With Friends Word