neckerchief

noun

neck·​er·​chief ˈne-kər-chəf 

-(ˌ)chif,

-ˌchēf

plural neckerchiefs also neckerchieves ˈne-kər-chəfs 

-(ˌ)chifs,

-ˌchēvz,

-ˌchēfs,

-chəvz,

-(ˌ)chivz

: a kerchief for the neck

Examples of neckerchief in a Sentence

Recent Examples on the Web

Tactile Touch Simple additions like sleek leather gloves and a red, knit neckerchief take this classic look of jeans and a bomber ever so slightly out of the ordinary. —Christina Holevas, Vogue, 2 Oct. 2024

In stills, Emily is seen riding a Vespa and wearing neckerchief with a new boy—just like Princess Ann in Roman Holiday. —Lilah Ramzi, Vogue, 11 Sep. 2024

An option that is a lookalike of the designer version, this satin silk scarf at Amazon is on sale for $8 and can be tied French-style as a neckerchief or woven around a purse handle. —Lane Nieset, Travel + Leisure, 1 Sep. 2024

People stood together in clusters, wearing floppy hats and neckerchiefs. —Ross Andersen, The Atlantic, 11 July 2024

Word History

Etymology

Middle English nekkerchef, from nekke + kerchef kerchief

First Known Use

14th century, in the meaning defined above

Kids Definition

neckerchief

noun

neck·​er·​chief ˈnek-ər-chəf 

-(ˌ)chif,

-ˌchēf

plural neckerchiefs also neckerchieves -chəfs 

-(ˌ)chifs,

-ˌchēvz,

-ˌchēfs

: a square of cloth worn folded about the neck like a scarf