halter

verb

haltered; haltering ˈhȯl-t(ə-)riŋ 

transitive verb

1

a

: to catch with or as if with a halter

also : to put a halter on

b

: hang

2

: to put restraint upon : hamper

Examples of halter in a Sentence

Recent Examples on the Web

The 27-piece collection plays into this mindset with adorable beach-to-street matching sets such as a cherry red boucle halter top and midi skirt or skin-baring layers in terry — a signature of Kondi’s label. —Emily Mercer, Footwear News, 23 June 2025

Old Navy Matte Tankini Swim Top $40 $20 at Old Navy Old Navy’s Matte Tankini Swim Top boasts a complementary V-neck and halter top design that’s supportive and stylish. —Jacquelyn Smith, Parents, 2 Apr. 2025

Try this Tommy Bahama halter top, $115 on Nordstrom, that features a floral print on one side and an animal print on the other. —Nora Colomer, Fox News, 4 Mar. 2025

In one snap, the couple coordinated in pastels, with Champion wearing a mint green halter top dress and Schwarzenegger wearing a baby blue suit. —Ingrid Vasquez, People.com, 1 Mar. 2025

Word History

First Known Use

14th century, in the meaning defined at sense 1a

Rhymes for halter

• altar
• alter
• falter
• psalter
• salter
• defaulter

Kids Definition

halter

noun

hal·​ter

ˈhȯl-tər

1

a

: a rope or strap for leading or tying an animal

b

: a set of straps enclosing an animal's head to which a lead may be attached

2

: a rope for hanging criminals : noose

3

: a woman's blouse or top that is held in place by straps around the neck and across the back and that leaves the back, arms, and midriff bare

halter verb