neckband

/ˌnɛkˈbænd/

Other forms: neckbands

Definitions of neckband

1. noun

   a band around the collar of a garment
   type of:

   band, banding, stripe

   an adornment consisting of a strip of a contrasting color or material
2. noun

   a band that fits around the neck and is usually folded over
   synonyms: collar

   types:

   choker, neck ruff, ruff, ruffle

   a high tight collar

   Roman collar, clerical collar, dog collar

   a stiff white collar with no opening in the front; a distinctive symbol of the clergy

   Eton collar

   broad white collar worn over the lapels of a jacket

   Peter Pan collar

   a flat collar with rounded ends that meet in front

   rabato, rebato

   a wired or starched collar of intricate lace; worn in 17th century

   polo-neck collar, turtleneck collar

   a high close-fitting turnover collar

   fraise

   a ruff for the neck worn in the 16th century

   type of:

   band

   a thin flat strip of flexible material that is worn around the body or one of the limbs (especially to decorate the body)
3. noun

   necklace that fits tightly around a woman's neck
   synonyms: choker, collar, dog collar

   type of:

   necklace

   jewelry consisting of a cord or chain (often bearing gems) worn about the neck as an ornament (especially by women)