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

This mesh boatneck top from Inlyric adds some texture under a slip dress or over a bralette. — Valeriya Chupinina, Travel + Leisure, 7 Nov. 2026

Over it, an Icelandic sweater from the ’60s with a funnel-​shaped boatneck high enough to shield me from the elements, nearly to the chin. — Heidi Julavits, Vogue, 20 Oct. 2026

This tunic sweater has a boatneck that’ll show off your necklace stack, along with batwing sleeves and a longer silhouette that works particularly well with leggings or slim jeans. — Jill Layton, PEOPLE, 15 Oct. 2026

Layers are everything in transitional weather, which is why this lace boatneck top caught my eye. — Essence Wiley, InStyle, 4 Oct. 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