Definition

Describing a piece of clothing that does not have a collar.

Example

She wore a collarless shirt to the party.

Conversation

I just bought a new shirt that’s completely collarless.

That sounds interesting! How does it look?

It looks really stylish and feels comfortable to wear.

Nice! I’ve been wanting to try a collarless style myself.

Synonyms & Antonyms

Root Explanation

Collarless → It is formed from "collar" (from Old French *col*, meaning neck) and "-less" (meaning without). The word "collarless" describes something that does not have a collar, particularly in clothing.

Memory Tip

Think of a shirt or garment that is 'without' ('-less') a 'neck' ('collar') — that's what collarless means.

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