Collar
/ˈkɒlər/
Definitions
2 meaningsA band or ring worn around the neck, often as part of a garment or for identification.
/ˈkɒlər/
A band worn around the neck.
My shirt has a high collar.
💡 Simply: It's like a necklace, but usually it's part of a shirt or for a pet.
👶 For kids: It's a ring around your neck!
More Examples
The cat wore a bright red collar.
How It's Used
"She wore a beautiful silk collar with her blouse."
"The dog's collar had his name and address engraved on it."
To seize or arrest (someone).
/ˈkɒlər/
To seize or arrest someone.
The detectives collared the thief red-handed.
💡 Simply: To grab and catch someone, usually by the police.
👶 For kids: To catch a bad guy!
How It's Used
"The police collared the suspect near the bank."
From Middle English *coler, from Old French col, from Latin collum "neck".
The word 'collar' has been used to refer to neckwear since the Middle Ages.
Memory tip
Think of a dog's collar – it goes around the neck.
Word Origin
"neck"