Scarf: meaning, definitions and examples

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scarf

 

[ skษ‘หrf ]

Context #1

winter accessory

A scarf is a piece of fabric worn around the neck for warmth, sun protection, cleanliness, fashion, or religious reasons. It can be made of various materials such as wool, silk, or cotton.

Synonyms

shawl, stole, wrap

Examples of usage

  • She wrapped a colorful scarf around her neck.
  • He wore a thick scarf to stay warm in the cold weather.
Context #2

to cover or wrap with a scarf

To scarf something means to cover or wrap it with a scarf. It is often used in the context of keeping warm or adding a fashionable touch to an outfit.

Synonyms

Examples of usage

  • She scarfed her neck with a soft cashmere scarf.
  • He scarfed his head with a bandana to protect himself from the sun.

Translations

Translations of the word "scarf" in other languages:

๐Ÿ‡ต๐Ÿ‡น cachecol

๐Ÿ‡ฎ๐Ÿ‡ณ เคธเฅเค•เคพเคฐเฅเคซเคผ

๐Ÿ‡ฉ๐Ÿ‡ช Schal

๐Ÿ‡ฎ๐Ÿ‡ฉ syal

๐Ÿ‡บ๐Ÿ‡ฆ ัˆะฐั€ั„

๐Ÿ‡ต๐Ÿ‡ฑ szalik

๐Ÿ‡ฏ๐Ÿ‡ต ใ‚นใ‚ซใƒผใƒ•

๐Ÿ‡ซ๐Ÿ‡ท รฉcharpe

๐Ÿ‡ช๐Ÿ‡ธ bufanda

๐Ÿ‡น๐Ÿ‡ท atkฤฑ

๐Ÿ‡ฐ๐Ÿ‡ท ์Šค์นดํ”„

๐Ÿ‡ธ๐Ÿ‡ฆ ูˆุดุงุญ

๐Ÿ‡จ๐Ÿ‡ฟ ลกรกla

๐Ÿ‡ธ๐Ÿ‡ฐ ลกรกl

๐Ÿ‡จ๐Ÿ‡ณ ๅ›ดๅทพ

๐Ÿ‡ธ๐Ÿ‡ฎ ลกal

๐Ÿ‡ฎ๐Ÿ‡ธ trefl

๐Ÿ‡ฐ๐Ÿ‡ฟ ัˆะฐั€ั„

๐Ÿ‡ฌ๐Ÿ‡ช แƒจแƒแƒ แƒคแƒ˜

๐Ÿ‡ฆ๐Ÿ‡ฟ ลŸษ™rf

๐Ÿ‡ฒ๐Ÿ‡ฝ bufanda

Word origin

The word 'scarf' originated from the Old Norse word 'skarfr', which meant a piece of cloth. It has been used in the English language since the 16th century. Scarves have been used throughout history for practical and fashionable purposes, with different materials and styles evolving over time.

See also: scarfing.