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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Denim culottes, jodhpurs, button-down shirts and a denim top with a kerchief-like neckline co-mingled with leather riding boots, flannel tops and leather and fur jackets in rusty hues. Angela Velasquez, Sourcing Journal, 20 Feb. 2025 The plunge neckline is great for low-cut attire, with the lightest of lining, interior silicone for max grip, and a thin, adjustable back strap and extender, which becomes almost invisible under any garment. Kristina Rutkowski, Vogue, 20 Feb. 2025 Hailey, 28, wore a curve-hugging leather-like minidress with a low scoop neckline. Michelle Lee, People.com, 19 Feb. 2025 Pamela Anderson Pamela Anderson wore a custom white Jacquemus gown with a bardot neckline on the 2025 BAFTAs red carpet at London’s Royal Festival Hall on Sunday. Alex Badia, WWD, 16 Feb. 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 3 Mar. 2025.

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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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