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- halter 1b
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a
: a rope or strap for leading or tying an animal
b
: a headstall usually with noseband and throatlatch to which a lead may be attached
2
: a rope for hanging criminals : noose
also
: death by hanging
3
: a woman's blouse or top that leaves the back, arms, and midriff bare and that is typically held in place by straps around the neck and across the back
haltered; haltering
ˈhȯl-t(ə-)riŋ 
Examples of halter in a Sentence
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Hedy Phillips, Peoplemag, 11 Apr. 2024
Scoop Mixed Media Tie Halter Midi Dress This mixed media tie halter is the perfect combination of classic and modern thanks to the black and white color combo and pleated skirt.
—Megan Schaltegger, Southern Living, 4 Apr. 2024
The Feud: Capote vs. The Swans actress, 61, made a high-fashion statement in a bold, white Schiaparelli design featuring a gold eye halter neckline pendant which matched her gold Christian Louboutin heels.
—Michelle Lee, Peoplemag, 28 Mar. 2024
In the halter and walking fleece shows, the alpacas are brought by their owners to the center ring, where they are judged based on the quality of their fleece and conformation.
—Tammy Ljungblad, Kansas City Star, 23 Mar. 2024
Unlike nipple covers, which are limited in shape and size, boob tape can be cut and shaped in a variety of styles to achieve the backless look: over your shoulders for additional boob support, in a wide strip across your breasts like a bandeau, and even like a halter.
—Malia Griggs, Glamour, 4 Mar. 2024
During the Los Angeles event, she was seen wearing a sheer black halter gown.
—Stacy Lambe, Peoplemag, 9 Mar. 2024
In another scene, Milian rolls up wearing a cropped red Von Dutch halter with skin-tight leather pants.
—Christian Allaire, Vogue, 30 Jan. 2024
Our Global Woman of the Year Millie Bobby Brown walked the red carpet in a tight leather dress with a stunning mixed-metal halter and a gorgeously chic yet perfectly messy bun.
—Stephanie McNeal, Glamour, 8 Nov. 2023
Emily Tannenbaum, Glamour, 28 Mar. 2024
The wife of San Francisco 49ers tight end George Kittle, 30, dressed head-to-toe in a matching silver set and halter top from LAPOINTE.
—Jordan Greene, Peoplemag, 11 Feb. 2024
The JLo Beauty founder also flashes a smile while wearing a strappy thong and halter neck sheer, lace teddy.
—Michelle Lee, Peoplemag, 18 Oct. 2023
The dazzling dress was perfectly fitted to Gomez's figure, and featured a short train and halter neck.
—Kathleen Walsh, Glamour, 5 Oct. 2023
Timothée Chalamet wore a barely there halter top to the Venice Film Festival in 2022.
—Jacob Gallagher, WSJ, 16 June 2023
Hannah wore a custom dress designed by Vera Wang: a mermaid-style gown with a sweetheart neckline, tulle halter high neck and plunging back.
—Caitlyn Hitt, Peoplemag, 8 May 2023
Fan dazzled in a shimmery Tony Ward halter dress and green cape that featured oversized sleeves and a train.
—Charmaine Patterson, Peoplemag, 12 Mar. 2023
But gradually, with the help of alfalfa cubes, Buddy got comfortable enough for Ben to pet him, then brush his fur, then halter him.
—Maggie Shannon Jill Cowan, New York Times, 17 Sep. 2022
Noun
The event benefitted the Women's Cancer Research Fund. Moore, 61, wore a black halter floor-length gown.
—Hedy Phillips, Peoplemag, 11 Apr. 2024
Scoop Mixed Media Tie Halter Midi Dress This mixed media tie halter is the perfect combination of classic and modern thanks to the black and white color combo and pleated skirt.
—Megan Schaltegger, Southern Living, 4 Apr. 2024
The Feud: Capote vs. The Swans actress, 61, made a high-fashion statement in a bold, white Schiaparelli design featuring a gold eye halter neckline pendant which matched her gold Christian Louboutin heels.
—Michelle Lee, Peoplemag, 28 Mar. 2024
In the halter and walking fleece shows, the alpacas are brought by their owners to the center ring, where they are judged based on the quality of their fleece and conformation.
—Tammy Ljungblad, Kansas City Star, 23 Mar. 2024
Unlike nipple covers, which are limited in shape and size, boob tape can be cut and shaped in a variety of styles to achieve the backless look: over your shoulders for additional boob support, in a wide strip across your breasts like a bandeau, and even like a halter.
—Malia Griggs, Glamour, 4 Mar. 2024
During the Los Angeles event, she was seen wearing a sheer black halter gown.
—Stacy Lambe, Peoplemag, 9 Mar. 2024
In another scene, Milian rolls up wearing a cropped red Von Dutch halter with skin-tight leather pants.
—Christian Allaire, Vogue, 30 Jan. 2024
Our Global Woman of the Year Millie Bobby Brown walked the red carpet in a tight leather dress with a stunning mixed-metal halter and a gorgeously chic yet perfectly messy bun.
—Stephanie McNeal, Glamour, 8 Nov. 2023
Verb
For example, the 24-year-old daughter of Johnny Depp and Vanessa Paradis was just spotted out in an elevated version of the Hollister halter top suburban millennials hid under their sweaters to sneak out to the party in Jake’s basement.
—Emily Tannenbaum, Glamour, 28 Mar. 2024
The wife of San Francisco 49ers tight end George Kittle, 30, dressed head-to-toe in a matching silver set and halter top from LAPOINTE.
—Jordan Greene, Peoplemag, 11 Feb. 2024
The JLo Beauty founder also flashes a smile while wearing a strappy thong and halter neck sheer, lace teddy.
—Michelle Lee, Peoplemag, 18 Oct. 2023
The dazzling dress was perfectly fitted to Gomez's figure, and featured a short train and halter neck.
—Kathleen Walsh, Glamour, 5 Oct. 2023
Timothée Chalamet wore a barely there halter top to the Venice Film Festival in 2022.
—Jacob Gallagher, WSJ, 16 June 2023
Hannah wore a custom dress designed by Vera Wang: a mermaid-style gown with a sweetheart neckline, tulle halter high neck and plunging back.
—Caitlyn Hitt, Peoplemag, 8 May 2023
Fan dazzled in a shimmery Tony Ward halter dress and green cape that featured oversized sleeves and a train.
—Charmaine Patterson, Peoplemag, 12 Mar. 2023
But gradually, with the help of alfalfa cubes, Buddy got comfortable enough for Ben to pet him, then brush his fur, then halter him.
—Maggie Shannon Jill Cowan, New York Times, 17 Sep. 2022
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“Halter.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/halter. Accessed 23 Apr. 2024.
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