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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Wilson worked alongside stylist Alexandra Mandelkorn and the Oscar de la Renta team to create a custom gown featuring tiny Japanese cherry blossoms around the neckline and scattered throughout the design, according to Vogue. Angelique Brenes, PEOPLE, 16 May 2026 Gabriel is shown wearing long sleeves from a distance, and those are cuffed with red lightning patterns that can be seen across the neckline. Art De Roché, New York Times, 15 May 2026 Also at the event was Brooks Nader, who posed for photos in a black, floor-length dress with a plunging neckline. Lori A Bashian, FOXNews.com, 15 May 2026 So there are a lot of necklines and backs out. Jean E. Palmieri, Footwear News, 12 May 2026 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 20 May. 2026.

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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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