Word Noun
ascot
n.
countable
C2 Proficiency US /ˈæsˌkɑt/ UK /ɐskˈɒt/ as·cot UK spelling ascots
Definition
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.
Examples
“He wore a silk ascot with his suit.”
“The groom chose to wear a patterned ascot instead of a traditional tie for the outdoor morning wedding.”
“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'.
This entry
Level C2 · Proficiency
Frequency Occasional
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