neckline

noun

neck·​line ˈnek-ˌlīn How to pronounce neckline (audio)
: the line of the neck opening of a garment

Examples of neckline in a Sentence

The dress has a square neckline.
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Word History

First Known Use

1904, in the meaning defined above

Time Traveler
The first known use of neckline was in 1904

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“Neckline.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/neckline. Accessed 21 Nov. 2024.

Kids Definition

neckline

noun
neck·​line -ˌlīn How to pronounce neckline (audio)
: the outline of the neck opening of a garment

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