sweetheart neckline

noun

: a neckline for women's clothing that is high in back and low in front where it is scalloped to resemble the top of a heart

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The strapless navy gown featured a sweetheart neckline embellished with black crystals. Renan Botelho, WWD, 7 Feb. 2025 This strapless number has a sweetheart neckline and comes in a range of color choices. Lindsey Lanquist, StyleCaster, 23 Jan. 2025 While playing dress-up, Anderson was most drawn to gowns with a sweetheart neckline. Ashlyn Robinette, People.com, 7 Jan. 2025 For the previous evening’s pre-inauguration dinner, Sánchez wore a black Dolce & Gabbana dress with a sweetheart neckline and crystal corset. Vogue, 20 Jan. 2025 See all Example Sentences for sweetheart neckline 

Word History

First Known Use

1941, in the meaning defined above

Time Traveler
The first known use of sweetheart neckline was in 1941

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“Sweetheart neckline.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/sweetheart%20neckline. Accessed 19 Feb. 2025.

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