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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For her stint on the late-night talk show, MacDowell opted for designer threads with a sultry neckline and shimmering spin. Julia Teti, WWD, 24 Jan. 2025 Between the corset-like bodice, the square neckline, and the eye-catching slit at the bottom, this dress is seriously stunning. Lindsey Lanquist, StyleCaster, 23 Jan. 2025 Made with deep front pockets and a shawl neckline, the knitted cardigan can be worn over a sweater dress as a lightweight coat, or layered on top of a chunky sweater for extra warmth. Amelia McBride, Travel + Leisure, 22 Jan. 2025 The couture piece was made up of swathes of sheer fabric, accentuating her figure, and had a plunging neckline. Billie Schwab Dunn, Newsweek, 22 Jan. 2025 See all Example Sentences for neckline 

Word History

First Known Use

1904, in the meaning defined above

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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 Jan. 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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