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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The dress included a knotted element at the waist, the base of the neckline, which flowed into a breezy skirt with a slit at the front. Julia Teti, Footwear News, 28 May 2026 According to Vogue, the bride wore a custom Oscar de la Renta gown adorned with tiny Japanese cherry blossoms scattered throughout the dress and neckline. Danielle Minnetian , Larry Fink, FOXNews.com, 25 May 2026 The bride-to-be wore a white halterneck gown with a plunging neckline and front tie closure. Ashlyn Robinette, PEOPLE, 25 May 2026 The half-zip neckline gives this lounge set a slightly sportier feel while still looking elevated enough for travel days. Samantha Leal, Travel + Leisure, 25 May 2026 See All Example Sentences for neckline

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 30 May. 2026.

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neckline

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

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