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 gown featured a sweetheart neckline with a detachable overlay for an off-the-shoulder sleeve style in the front and an asymmetrical bow in the back. —

Ashlyn Robinette, People.com, 15 Dec. 2024 The dress featured a sweetheart neckline with a thigh-high slit. —

Julia Teti, WWD, 11 Dec. 2024 Women’s styles include the Designer, an indigo balloon-sleeve bootcut jumpsuit with Hudson’s signature flap back pockets; the Collaborator, a black sleeveless relaxed straight coverall; and the Creator, a wide-leg indigo jumpsuit with a strapless sweetheart neckline. —

Angela Velasquez, Sourcing Journal, 11 Dec. 2024 The doll is inspired by Moreno’s most famous red carpet moments, donning an elegant black and gold gown, with a strapless sweetheart neckline and a long skirt with metallic design. —

Anna Tingley, Variety, 19 Nov. 2024 See all Example Sentences for sweetheart neckline

Word History

First Known Use

1941, in the meaning defined above

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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 22 Dec. 2024.

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