collar
KO-luh
Collar (noun) means the part of a shirt, jacket, or coat that fits around the neck. Example: “The cold wind made him turn up his collar.”
noun
1
The part of a shirt, jacket, or coat that fits around the neck.
"The cold wind made him turn up his collar."
"He straightened his collar before the interview."
"The dress had a lace collar."
2
A band placed around the neck of an animal for identification or control.
"We fitted our kitten with a collar that has a tiny bell."
"The farmer put a leather collar on each sheepdog."
"The dog's collar had a small metal tag with its name."
verb
1
Informal: to catch, stop, or corner someone.
"The reporter collared the minister as he left the building."
"Mum collared me at the door and asked about my homework."
"Security collared the shoplifter before he reached the exit."
How to use collar
Learner’s notesIn plain EnglishThe neck part of clothing, or a band worn around an animal's neck; informally, to grab or catch someone.
Common pairings
shirt collar
dog collar
collar someone
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Word forms
- Plural
- collars
- Third person singular
- collars
- Past tense
- collared
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Etymology
From Old French coler, from Latin collare, from collum meaning "neck".
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What does “collar” mean?
The word “collar” means the part of a shirt, jacket, or coat that fits around the neck. In plain terms, the neck part of clothing, or a band worn around an animal's neck; informally, to grab or catch someone.
How do you pronounce “collar”?
“Collar” is pronounced KO-luh (/ˈkɑlɚ/ in IPA).
How do you use “collar” in a sentence?
Here is “collar” used in a sentence: “He straightened his collar before the interview.”
What is another word for “collar”?
Words with a similar meaning to “collar” include collum.
What part of speech is “collar”?
Depending on how it is used, “collar” can be a noun and a verb.
Where does the word “collar” come from?
The word “collar” comes from Latin. From Old French coler, from Latin collare, from collum meaning "neck".
Is “collar” a common word?
“Collar” is a fairly common word in modern English, usually learned at around the B1 level.
How many meanings does “collar” have?
“Collar” has 3 distinct senses listed in this dictionary. The most common is: the part of a shirt, jacket, or coat that fits around the neck.
What is the difference between white-collar and blue-collar?
Both terms come from the collar of a work shirt. White-collar describes office and professional work, while blue-collar describes manual or industrial work. They are also applied to workers themselves and to related ideas, such as white-collar crime.
Is collar formal or informal as a verb?
The verb collar, meaning to catch, stop, or corner someone, is informal. In formal or official writing, use catch, stop, detain, or arrest instead; collar suits conversational storytelling and headlines.
