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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Meanwhile, a suit jacket comes with an off-kilter neckline inspired by the lines of founder Christian Dior’s Abandon dress. Joelle Diderich, WWD, 2 Jan. 2025 The gown featured a halter neckline, which opened up into a completely open bodice, showcasing her toned abs. Lori A Bashian Fox News, Fox News, 28 Dec. 2024 Depp, for her part, channeled her inner leading lady in a dove-gray evening dress with delicate silver embellishments along the neckline and empire waist, look 85 from Chanel’s fall 1995 couture collection. Hannah Jackson, Vogue, 13 Dec. 2024 Looking as chic as ever, the Ruby’s Choice star, 73, dressed to impress in a floor-length Tadashi Shoji gown that was covered in silver sequins and also featured a cowl neckline. Michelle Lee, People.com, 27 Dec. 2024 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 6 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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