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
Example Sentences
Recent Examples on the Web There are also wardrobe items from Rogers’ career, including a raw silk shirt, neckerchief and trousers from the 1983 production of The Gambler: The Adventure Continues. 
Jessica Nicholson, Billboard, 8 Aug. 2022 Thousands of runners, most wearing the traditional white shirt and pants with red sash and neckerchief, scampered to avoid the charging animals. BostonGlobe.com, 9 July 2022 The North Platte Telegraph reported Tolstedt received her Eagle rank pin and neckerchief during a short ceremony in the St. Patrick’s school gymnasium on Nov. 21. From Usa Today Network And Wire Reports, USA TODAY, 1 Dec. 2021 Clark wore a pair of brown boots, shorts and a suit top along with a neckerchief and a loose, mostly unbuttoned blouse. Anne Nickoloff, cleveland, 19 Oct. 2021 To achieve entry-level Ralph, add a bit of flair to an otherwise staid outfit with a suede shirt or a neckerchief from Ginew. Daniel Penny, WSJ, 23 June 2021 SpongeBob gets to wear a new Boy Scout-esque neckerchief. Omar Sanchez, EW.com, 4 Mar. 2021 The simplest way to embrace the silk-scarf trend is by tying one around your neck like a bandana or neckerchief. Talia Abbas, Glamour, 5 Oct. 2020 To be safe, carry a face mask with you or wear a neckerchief that can easily function as a mask. oregonlive, 12 June 2020 See More
Jessica Nicholson, Billboard, 8 Aug. 2022 Thousands of runners, most wearing the traditional white shirt and pants with red sash and neckerchief, scampered to avoid the charging animals. BostonGlobe.com, 9 July 2022 The North Platte Telegraph reported Tolstedt received her Eagle rank pin and neckerchief during a short ceremony in the St. Patrick’s school gymnasium on Nov. 21. From Usa Today Network And Wire Reports, USA TODAY, 1 Dec. 2021 Clark wore a pair of brown boots, shorts and a suit top along with a neckerchief and a loose, mostly unbuttoned blouse. Anne Nickoloff, cleveland, 19 Oct. 2021 To achieve entry-level Ralph, add a bit of flair to an otherwise staid outfit with a suede shirt or a neckerchief from Ginew. Daniel Penny, WSJ, 23 June 2021 SpongeBob gets to wear a new Boy Scout-esque neckerchief. Omar Sanchez, EW.com, 4 Mar. 2021 The simplest way to embrace the silk-scarf trend is by tying one around your neck like a bandana or neckerchief. Talia Abbas, Glamour, 5 Oct. 2020 To be safe, carry a face mask with you or wear a neckerchief that can easily function as a mask. oregonlive, 12 June 2020 See More 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 ˈne-kər-chəf
plural neckerchiefs
-chifs,
-ˌchēvz
: a square of cloth worn folded around the neck like a scarf