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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The floor-length gown boasted a deep neckline and short sleeves, along with a waist-cinching bodice that cascaded into a mermaid skirt. Ingrid Vasquez, PEOPLE, 22 Oct. 2025 Hadid opted for a vibrant look in a bright yellow silky satin dress with a high neckline and flowing butterfly sleeves. Julia Teti, Footwear News, 21 Oct. 2025 Pair it with a belt and matching earrings to complete the look, or opt for a long necklace to accentuate the neckline with an understated style. Caley Sturgill, Southern Living, 20 Oct. 2025 The gown’s fit and construction were impeccable, from the straight high neckline that set off Gerber’s shoulders to the surprise of the watteau-like positioning of the cape in back. Laurie Brookins, HollywoodReporter, 20 Oct. 2025 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 23 Oct. 2025.

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neckline

noun
neck·​line -ˌlīn How to pronounce neckline (audio)
: the outline of the neck opening of a garment

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