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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Barbaro wore a sleeveless black dress with a mermaid-style silhouette and a plunging neckline. Julia Teti, WWD, 14 Jan. 2025 Prosecutors relied heavily on DNA evidence to make their case, with Maggio’s DNA being found on three of four items discovered at the crime scene including on a box-cutter knife, under Eaton’s fingernails and on the neckline of her shirt. Samantha Moilanen, Chicago Tribune, 10 Jan. 2025 The oversized pullover is designed with drop shoulders and contrast ribbing along the neckline, cuffs, and hemline. Emily Weaver, People.com, 9 Jan. 2025 In years past the pearl necklace has been worn as the only accessory for a minimalist dress with a wide neckline or stacked with other jewelry for a maximalist, more-is-more look. Marilú Almaguer, Glamour, 8 Jan. 2025 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 29 Jan. 2025.

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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