: a high loose-fitting turnover collar used especially for sweaters
cowl-necked adjective

Examples of cowl-neck in a Sentence

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Guests included David and Victoria Beckham (the latter in a backless cowl-neck dress from her namesake label), Jeremy O.Harris wearing a dapper suit, and Jean Paul Gaultier, who spent much of the night fielding compliments about his Forces of Fashion discussion with Jordan Roth earlier in the day. Leah Faye Cooper, Vogue, 17 Oct. 2024 There were clear trench coats and chocolate brown cowl-neck dresses. Elise Taylor, Vogue, 13 Sep. 2024 The campaign boasts the model and actor in pops of leopard print among muted essentials such as a cowl-neck dress, a knit shorts set, and a sheer handkerchief head scarf. Jamila Stewart, Vogue, 17 July 2024 Priced at $298 each, their offerings include a stunning cowl-neck satin gown in ivory. Jordan Greene, Peoplemag, 22 Mar. 2024 This week, Chalamet wore a leather cowl-neck top from Hermès while Butler donned a gray collarless suit. Christian Allaire, Vogue, 7 Feb. 2024 The Drop Scarlett Cowl-Neck Slip Dress The cowl-neck detail on this number gives the traditional slip dress a sultry feel, and the midi length offers just the right amount of coverage. Wendy Vazquez, Southern Living, 24 Nov. 2023 George selected a navy suit for the occasion, while Amal opted for an emerald green cowl-neck slip dress from Dundas. Hanna Lustig, Glamour, 31 Aug. 2023 Also in attendance at the cosmetics soiree was Australian model Shanina Shaik, who stunned in a silk cowl-neck dress split to her hips. Nikki Dobrin, Peoplemag, 20 July 2023

Word History

First Known Use

1978, in the meaning defined above

Time Traveler
The first known use of cowl-neck was in 1978

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“Cowl-neck.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/cowl-neck. Accessed 14 Nov. 2024.

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