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

Examples of sweetheart neckline in a Sentence

Recent Examples on the Web Carpenter embodied Cinderella in a strapless Oscar de la Renta gown featuring a mermaid bodice with a sweetheart neckline, plus a light blue, cloud-like satin skirt. Hedy Phillips, Peoplemag, 8 May 2024 Taylor’s sweetheart neckline gown was cinched at the waist gracefully, and floral blooming rose appliques were throughout the top and mid-section of the dress. Kerane Marcellus, Essence, 7 May 2024 Back in 2012, Del Rey arrived at the gala wearing a sleek Altuzarra look; her metallic silver gown, complete with a sweetheart neckline, came with a dramatic black cape. Christian Allaire, Vogue, 7 May 2024 Coughlan looked stunning in a Richard Quinn gown with a plunging sweetheart neckline at the first event of the season 3 press tour. Esme Mazzeo, Peoplemag, 21 Apr. 2024 See all Example Sentences for sweetheart neckline 

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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 8 Jun. 2024.

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