Meaning & use
Peter Pan collar
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Meaning
nouncountable
A small, flat, rounded collar with two flaps that meet at the front, often worn on dresses and blouses.
Grammar: Countable: a Peter Pan collar, two Peter Pan collars.
Patterns
- wear a Peter Pan collar
- a dress with a Peter Pan collar
She wore a vintage dress with a white Peter Pan collar.
The school uniform includes a blouse with a Peter Pan collar.
Peter Pan collars were very fashionable in the 1960s.
Word forms
| plural | Peter Pan collars |
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Common combinations
- white Peter Pan collar
- The white Peter Pan collar contrasted with her dark hair.
- Peter Pan collar dress
- She bought a Peter Pan collar dress for the party.
- Peter Pan collar blouse
- A Peter Pan collar blouse looks sweet and formal.
Synonyms and how they differ
- rounded collar
- A more general term; not all rounded collars are Peter Pan collars, which have a specific shape.
Commonly confused: Peter Pan collar or Peter Pan?
Peter Pan collar vs Peter Pan
Refers to the character or the musical, not the collar. The collar is named after the character.
Practice
What is a Peter Pan collar?
Choose one answer.
A Peter Pan collar is a small, flat, rounded collar. Option A describes a different item. Option C is the opposite (pointed, large). Option D is incorrect because it is typically worn by women and children.
Make it your own
Write a sentence using “Peter Pan collar”, then check it and compare it with the examples above.