collars
n. countable A2 Elementary US //ˈkɑɫɝz// UK //kˈɒləz// col·lars
n. the part of a shirt or jacket that goes around your neck. It can be folded down or stand up straight.
n. the part of a garment that fastens around or frames the neck. Often used in sociological classifications to describe types of labor (e.g., 'blue-collar' or 'white-collar').
He straightened his shirt collar before the interview.
The new school uniform requires students to wear white shirts with stiff, pointed collars.
While traditional formal wear dictates a rigid collar, modern casual fashion often favors softer fabrics that allow the neckline to drape naturally against the shoulders.
Usage
Commonly used in the plural when referring to multiple garments or the general category of necklines.