boatneck

noun

boat·​neck ˈbōt-ˌnek 

: a wide neckline that extends toward the tips of the shoulders

Examples of boatneck in a Sentence

Recent Examples on the Web

These breezy, versatile pants can be dressed up with a boatneck top and heeled sandals or paired with a button-down shirt and slides for a more relaxed look. — Sophie Dodd, Travel + Leisure, 28 Aug. 2026

The boatneck blouse, which covered one of Watts’s shoulders while leaving the other bare, also showed off a glimpse of a gold collar-style necklace. — Lara Walsh, InStyle, 22 Aug. 2026

This style features a flattering boatneck design and drapey sleeves that are perfect for those breezy nights just before the temperature truly drops. — Jamie Weissman, Better Homes & Gardens, 10 Aug. 2026

If you’re headed somewhere cooler, an organic cotton fisherman boatneck sweater is a more mid-weight option that’s warm, but won’t take up too much real estate in your luggage. — Tanya Sharma, PEOPLE, 23 July 2026

Word History

First Known Use

1921, in the meaning defined above

Rhymes for boatneck

• aztec
• breakneck
• codec
• exec
• mixtec
• paycheck
• pinchbeck
• recheck
• redneck
• toltec
• beck
• breck