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 neckline combines a quarter-zip and an easily adjustable drawstring hood. Olivia Young, Travel + Leisure, 20 Dec. 2025 The dress is made up of brown, gold and orange hues, complete with a high-neck halter neckline. Katie Hill, PEOPLE, 19 Dec. 2025 Knitted from a soft mix of alpaca, yak and merino wool, the $149 sweater features a ribbed V-neckline and a subtly shrunken silhouette. Andre Claudio, Sourcing Journal, 19 Dec. 2025 Situated on the body of the garment, the black lines ran vertically and along the neckline of the piece, creating a modern framing technique that only served to highlight Queen Camilla’s glittering diamond brooch, adorned near the queen consort’s shoulder. Julia Teti, Footwear News, 19 Dec. 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 25 Dec. 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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