Pronunciation: /skɑrf/

Definitions of scarf

noun a length or square of fabric worn around the neck or head

Example Sentences

A1 I wear a scarf to keep my neck warm in the winter.

A2 She bought a colorful scarf to match her new coat.

B1 He wrapped a scarf around his face to protect himself from the cold wind.

B2 The silk scarf she received as a gift was very elegant and luxurious.

C1 The vintage scarf she found at the flea market was worth a lot of money.

C2 The designer scarf she wore was made from the finest cashmere and silk blend.

verb to wrap with or as if with a scarf

Example Sentences

A1 She scarf the soup quickly before it got cold.

A2 He scarf down his lunch in a hurry.

B1 I scarf down my breakfast every morning before work.

B2 The competitive eater managed to scarf down 20 hot dogs in just a few minutes.

C1 Despite being full, he continued to scarf down the delicious meal in front of him.

C2 The food critic scarfed down the entire tasting menu in record time, impressing the chefs.

Examples of scarf in a Sentence

formal She wrapped a cashmere scarf around her neck to stay warm in the winter weather.

informal I love your new scarf! Where did you get it?

slang That scarf is so lit, I need to get one for myself.

figurative His words were like a warm scarf on a cold day, comforting and reassuring.

Grammatical Forms of scarf

past tense

scarfed

plural

scarves

comparative

scarfier

superlative

scarfiest

present tense

scarfs

future tense

will scarf

perfect tense

have scarfed

continuous tense

is scarfing

singular

scarf

positive degree

scarf

infinitive

to scarf

gerund

scarfing

participle

scarfed

Origin and Evolution of scarf

First Known Use: 1601 year
Language of Origin: Old Norse
Story behind the word: The word 'scarf' is believed to have originated from the Old Norse word 'skarfr' which referred to a piece of cloth worn around the neck.
Evolution of the word: Over time, the term 'scarf' evolved to encompass a wider range of clothing items worn around the neck for warmth or fashion purposes, including both knitted and woven varieties.