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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North wore a cropped black blazer to match her mini bubble skirt and furry knee-high boots, as well as a white corset with a sweetheart neckline. Michelle Lee, People.com, 26 Dec. 2024 The strapless white dress featured a sweetheart neckline, in addition to large blue floral designs printed throughout. Lori A Bashian Fox News, Fox News, 16 Nov. 2024 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 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 9 Jan. 2025.

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