neck

noun
UK: /nek/
US: /nek/

  1. The part of the body that connects the head to the shoulders.

    1. She wore a scarf around her neck to keep warm. [ ] [ ]
    2. The doctor examined his neck for any signs of swelling after the accident. [ ] [ ]

  2. The part of a shirt, dress, or coat that fits around the neck.

    1. His shirt neck was too tight, so he undid the top button. [ ] [ ]
    2. The elegant dress featured a high neck embroidered with delicate beads. [ ] [ ]

  3. The narrow part of a bottle or other container near the top.

    1. He poured the juice straight from the bottle neck. [ ] [ ]
    2. Carefully clean the bottle neck before refilling it with the homemade solution. [ ] [ ]

  4. A narrow or connecting part.

    1. The narrow neck of land connected the island to the mainland. [ ] [ ]
    2. Traffic was heavy along the neck of the highway leading into the city. [ ] [ ]

Synonyms

nape choke swig scruff guzzle throat
neck verb

  1. To drink something quickly, usually in one gulp.

    1. He necked his beer in one go. [ ] [ ]
    2. She necked the water to quickly rehydrate after the intense workout. [ ] [ ]
neck verb

  1. To kiss and caress someone in an intimate way.

    1. They were necking in the back of the car. [ ] [ ]
    2. Teenagers often neck at parties, sometimes to the annoyance of adults. [ ] [ ]

Frequently Asked Questions

The word "neck" in English means: The part of the body that connects the head to the shoulders., The part of a shirt, dress, or coat that fits around the neck., The narrow part of a bottle or other container near the top., A narrow or connecting part..

The phonetic transcription of "neck" is /nek/ in British English and /nek/ in American English. Click the 🔊 button to hear both pronunciations.

Synonyms for "neck": nape, choke, swig, scruff, guzzle, throat.

Example usage of "neck": "She wore a scarf around her neck to keep warm.". More examples on the page.