neckerchief

noun
UK /ˈnekətʃɪf/
US /ˈnekərtʃɪf/

A small square cloth that you tie around your neck.

The scout wore a red neckerchief around his neck.

SYNONYMS

neckbandbandanakerchiefscarfcravat

RELATED WORDS

necktiebandanascarfhandkerchiefcollar

OTHER MEANINGS

2. A triangular cloth worn around the neck as part of a scout uniform.

Each scout in the troop had a neckerchief with the group's colors.

3. A decorative cloth tied loosely at the throat for warmth or style.

She tied a silk neckerchief over her coat on the windy day.

4. A cloth worn around the neck to protect clothing or wipe the face.

The cowboy used his neckerchief to wipe the dust from his face.