: the back of the neck

Examples of nape in a Sentence

Her hair was tied back at the nape of her neck.
Recent Examples on the Web At Max Mara, wet-look hair was the subtle sidekick to the house’s effortless workwear, while at Fendi, hair was secured at the nape of the neck and featured elaborate loop detailing. Hannah Coates, Vogue, 4 Mar. 2024 Her platinum blonde hair was parted to the side and combed back, while an intricate looped ponytail, styled at the nape of her neck, tumbled down her backless gray plissé halter gown by Maison Valentino. Fiona Embleton, Glamour, 26 Feb. 2024 The braid begins at the nape of her neck with a large knotted base, then evolves into a chunky braid that simply doesn't stop. Kara Nesvig, Allure, 15 Feb. 2024 Jenner's own bob-pixie hybrid was styled in the guise of Sophia Loren, soft curls shorn to fall sultry across her face, a spritely flip at the nape of the neck keeping things sweet and stylized. Calin Van Paris, Vogue, 10 Feb. 2024 Zendaya let the bangs be the centerpiece of her hairstyle for the show, pulling the rest of her hair back in an elegant chignon at the nape of her neck. Kara Nesvig, Allure, 25 Jan. 2024 Characterized by a deep side part and a tapered shape around the nape of the neck, the style has been popping up everywhere and Fekkai says there will be even more in 2024, with stars like Halle Berry and Gabrielle Union trying out the look. Catherine Santino, Peoplemag, 26 Dec. 2023 French braids are also braided to the side at the nape of her neck. Anna Bader, Glamour, 18 Dec. 2023 The bun itself is thick, full and fanned out to the nape of her neck with layers of hair wrapped around the base for a chic cinnamon roll vibe. Kara Nesvig, Allure, 22 Nov. 2023

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Word History

Etymology

Middle English

First Known Use

14th century, in the meaning defined above

Time Traveler
The first known use of nape was in the 14th century

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Cite this Entry

“Nape.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/nape. Accessed 19 Mar. 2024.

Kids Definition

nape

noun
: the back of the neck

Medical Definition

nape

noun
ˈnāp also ˈnap
: the back of the neck

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