scarf

noun
UK: /skɑːf/
US: /skɑːrf/

  1. A piece of cloth worn around the neck, head, or shoulders for warmth or decoration.

    1. I need a scarf, it's really cold outside today.
    2. She wore a silk scarf to complement her elegant dress for the party.

  2. A long, narrow piece of fabric worn as a symbol of allegiance or support for a sports team or other group.

    1. He wore his team's scarf to the game, showing his support.
    2. Many fans in the stadium waved their scarves, creating a colorful display of team spirit.

Synonyms

muffler bandanna consume devour
scarf transitive-verb

  1. To eat something quickly and eagerly.

    1. He scarfed down his breakfast before running to catch the bus.
    2. The hungry hikers scarfed the sandwiches after their long and tiring trek.

Frequently Asked Questions

The word "scarf" in English means: A piece of cloth worn around the neck, head, or shoulders for warmth or decoration., A long, narrow piece of fabric worn as a symbol of allegiance or support for a sports team or other group..

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

Synonyms for "scarf": muffler, bandanna, consume, devour.

Example usage of "scarf": "I need a scarf, it's really cold outside today.". More examples on the page.