A1 noun Neutral #111 most common

scarf

/skɑːrf/

A scarf is a long piece of fabric worn around the neck, head, or shoulders for warmth or fashion. It is a popular accessory used in cold weather or to add style to an outfit.

Examples

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1

I wear a warm scarf when it snows in winter.

I wear a warm scarf when it snows in winter.

2

The guest arrived at the gala wearing a delicate silk scarf.

The guest arrived at the gala wearing a delicate silk scarf.

3

Just throw on a scarf and let's go for a walk.

Just throw on a scarf and let's go for a walk.

Word Family

Noun
scarf
Verb
scarf
Adjective
scarfed
Related
scarves
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Memory Tip

Remember: A Scarf is a Soft Cloth Around Really Freezing necks.

Quick Quiz

It is very cold outside, so I will wear my wool ______ around my neck.

Correct!

The correct answer is: scarf

Examples

1

I wear a warm scarf when it snows in winter.

everyday

I wear a warm scarf when it snows in winter.

2

The guest arrived at the gala wearing a delicate silk scarf.

formal

The guest arrived at the gala wearing a delicate silk scarf.

3

Just throw on a scarf and let's go for a walk.

informal

Just throw on a scarf and let's go for a walk.

4

The textile museum displays the evolution of the patterned scarf.

academic

The textile museum displays the evolution of the patterned scarf.

5

Our uniform policy requires employees to wear the company scarf.

business

Our uniform policy requires employees to wear the company scarf.

Word Family

Noun
scarf
Verb
scarf
Adjective
scarfed
Related
scarves

Common Collocations

wear a scarf wear a scarf
silk scarf silk scarf
winter scarf winter scarf
tie a scarf tie a scarf
woolen scarf woolen scarf

Common Phrases

scarf down

to eat food very quickly (informal verb use)

wrapped in a scarf

having a scarf around the neck

silk scarf

a scarf made of silk, often for fashion

Often Confused With

scarf vs shawl

A shawl is much larger and is designed to cover the shoulders and back, whereas a scarf is primarily for the neck.

scarf vs scoff

Scoff sounds like the informal verb 'scarf' (to eat quickly) but means to speak about something in a mocking way.

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Usage Notes

The noun 'scarf' is most commonly used for the clothing item. The plural form can be written as 'scarves' or 'scarfs', but 'scarves' is more frequent in modern English.

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Common Mistakes

Learners often forget that nouns ending in '-f' usually change to '-ves' in the plural (scarves).

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Memory Tip

Remember: A Scarf is a Soft Cloth Around Really Freezing necks.

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Word Origin

From the Old Northern French word 'escarpe', which originally referred to a pilgrim's pouch or a sling hung from the neck.

Grammar Patterns

Countable noun Plural: scarves (more common) or scarfs Follows articles 'a' or 'the'
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Cultural Context

In many cultures, scarves serve as religious head coverings, such as the hijab in Islam or headscarves in Eastern Orthodox traditions.

Quick Quiz

It is very cold outside, so I will wear my wool ______ around my neck.

Correct!

The correct answer is: scarf

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