halter

noun

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hal·ter | \ ˈhȯl-tər

Definition of halter

(Entry 1 of 2)

1a : 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

halter

verb

haltered; haltering\ ˈhȯl-t(ə-)riŋ

Definition of halter (Entry 2 of 2)

transitive verb

1a : 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: Noun Zahara followed in her mother's footsteps, opting for the same designer with a wispy halter-top dress with an ombré that faded from black at the top to a sage-green shade beneath the waist. — Chelsey Sanchez, Harper's BAZAAR, "Angelina Jolie Matches with Her Kids on the Maleficent Red Carpet in Rome," 8 Oct. 2019 Carey Mullian more than sparkled at the MET Gala in her glittering gold Prada halterdress. — Seventeen Magazine, Seventeen, "Recreate Carey Mulligan's MET Gala Look!," 8 May 2012 For her appearance with Jimmy Fallon on The Tonight Show, Kim Kardashian wore sleek leather pants, black wedged sandals, and the sheerest black halter top. — Chelsey Sanchez, Harper's BAZAAR, "Kim Kardashian's Sheer Halter Top is a Saucy Piece for the End of Summer," 12 Sep. 2019 The custom 16arlington gown featured a halter top and a sheer feathered skirt with a thigh-high slit. — Helen Murphy, PEOPLE.com, "Pregnant Ashley Graham Shows Off Her Baby Bump in Sexy Sheer Black Dress," 7 Sep. 2019 Suki Waterhouse was also among the guests, dressed in a white silk halter with low-slung satin trousers. — Washington Post, "Stacey Bendet creates a ‘field of dreams’ at NY fashion week," 10 Sep. 2019 Klum wore an elegant halter-neck dress and her hair was in a polished bun. — Vogue, "Heidi Klum Shares a Romantic Photo From Her Flower-Filled Yacht Wedding," 5 Aug. 2019 Honorary chair Winell Herron rounded out the complementary trio with a navy halter-neck gown and the evening's top sponsorship, courtesy of H-E-B. Their color scheme caught on like wildfire. — Amber Elliott, Houston Chronicle, "Tina Knowles-Lawson, TV stars steal the show at Ensemble Theatre gala," 19 Aug. 2019 Models walked out in ruched halter dresses, elongated floor-length coats, and classic tweed jackets. — Sylvia & Julia Haghjoo, Harper's BAZAAR, "Exclusive: Chanel Haute Couture's Show in Photos," 3 July 2019

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halter

noun

English Language Learners Definition of halter

: a set of straps placed around a horse's head so that the horse can be led or tied

: a piece of clothing worn on a woman's upper body that is held in place by straps around the neck and back and that leaves the back, arms, and shoulders bare

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halter

noun

hal·ter | \ ˈhȯl-tər