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ascot

n. countable
C2 Proficiency US //ˈæsˌkɑt// UK //ɐskˈɒt// as·cot

n. a wide necktie that looks like a scarf. You wear it by folding the ends over each other and pinning them together inside an open shirt.

n. a broad neckband with wide square ends, typically worn looped over and fastened with a scarf pin. Often associated with formal daytime attire or a traditional, affluent aesthetic.


SIMPLE

He wore a silk ascot with his suit.

CONTEXTUAL

The groom chose to wear a patterned ascot instead of a traditional tie for the outdoor morning wedding.

COMPLEX

While the necktie remains the standard for modern business, the ascot persists as a symbol of vintage elegance, frequently appearing in period dramas to signify a character's high social standing.

Usage

Often used with the verb 'wear' or 'tie'.

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