neck gaiter

noun

plural neck gaiters
: a fabric covering in the form of a closed loop worn around the neck that can extend to cover the lower part of the face
Amazon shoppers are saying that this neck gaiter is "breathable" and doesn't feel itchy when it's on—two very important factors to consider while shopping for suitable masks!Bernadette Deron

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There are also accessories such as caps, neck gaiters, arm sleeves, briefs and socks to complete the look. Danielle Directo-Meston, The Hollywood Reporter, 14 Oct. 2024 Patriot Front’s leaders routinely summoned members to travel across the country, on short notice, for demonstrations: hundreds of young white men marched in identical uniforms, with protective helmets disguised as baseball caps, and neck gaiters pulled over their faces. David D. Kirkpatrick, The New Yorker, 18 Aug. 2024 Fortunately, this cooling neck gaiter from Geyoga is breathable and offers protection from harmful UV rays. Kristin Braswell, Travel + Leisure, 7 July 2024 Mission Cooling Neck Gaiter Buy on Amazon $15 Using the science of evaporative cooling, a cooling neck gaiter can provide all-day relief from the heat. Kelsey Glennon, Travel + Leisure, 16 June 2024 See all Example Sentences for neck gaiter 

Word History

First Known Use

1976, in the meaning defined above

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The first known use of neck gaiter was in 1976

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“Neck gaiter.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/neck%20gaiter. Accessed 16 Nov. 2024.

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