: having a neck especially of a specified kind
often used in combination
long-necked

Examples of necked in a Sentence

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Reversible Maaji Sapphire Reversible Long-Sleeve Swimsuit $167 at Anthropologie Get two for the price of one with this deep-V necked swimsuit (sizes S—L) which is solid on one side, and reverses to a floral print on the other. Lauren Hubbard, townandcountrymag.com, 5 Apr. 2023 Also known by Prince Cooper, this long-necked creature is the twin of Prince D, a member of the Funky Family and The Snack Pack. Skyler Caruso, Peoplemag, 29 Mar. 2023 Color Tiger Red, While, Black Size XS—L Tempt Me One Piece Swimsuit A sheer central panel adds plenty of va-va-voom to this high-necked swimsuit. Lauren Hubbard, Town & Country, 24 Mar. 2023 Over that electronic polyphony, accompanists on period instruments, including the theorbo (a long-necked lute), improvised sometimes plangent, sometimes dissonant improvisations. Jason Farago, New York Times, 21 Mar. 2023 See all Example Sentences for necked 

Word History

First Known Use

14th century, in the meaning defined above

Time Traveler
The first known use of necked was in the 14th century

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“Necked.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/necked. Accessed 22 Dec. 2024.

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