neckline

noun

neck·​line ˈnek-ˌlīn 

: the line of the neck opening of a garment

Examples of neckline in a Sentence

The dress has a square neckline.

Recent Examples on the Web

With a plunging halter neckline and thigh-high slit, Palmer’s sleeveless dress merged traditional design cues with a contemporary edge. — Julia Teti, Footwear News, 29 July 2026

For the occasion, Zendaya stepped out in a gown from Ashi Studio’s Fall 2026 collection, consisting of a plunging neckline with detailing that mimics a spider’s pedipalps. — Madison E. Goldberg, PEOPLE, 28 July 2026

Zendaya wore a dramatic black Ashi Studio gown with a plunging neckline and enormous sculptural satin ruffles that billowed around her. — Marci Robin, Allure, 28 July 2026

Unlike the other dresses above, this one has a subtle V-neckline and adjustable straps to find your perfect fit. — Ali Faccenda, InStyle, 28 July 2026

Word History

First Known Use

1904, in the meaning defined above

Phrases Containing neckline

• sweetheart neckline

Rhymes for neckline

• affine
• airline
• align
• aline
• assign
• baseline
• beamline
• benign
• bloodline
• bovine
• brucine
• byline

Kids Definition

neckline

noun

neck·​line -ˌlīn 

: the outline of the neck opening of a garment