neckline

noun

neck·​line ˈnek-ˌlīn How to pronounce neckline (audio)
: the line of the neck opening of a garment

Examples of neckline in a Sentence

The dress has a square neckline.
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The soft voile cotton button-up top is cropped and features a scoop neckline. Caroline Hughes, Travel + Leisure, 8 Mar. 2026 Making an appearance at Vivienne Westwood's show on March 7, the singer opted for a Victorian-esque gray corset dress, with a ruched plunging neckline, structured shoulders, and black beading details on the bodice. Meg Walters, InStyle, 7 Mar. 2026 Hadid's look featured a plunging V-neckline and sheer lace. Lauryn Overhultz, FOXNews.com, 7 Mar. 2026 The top has double-layer ruffle short sleeves, a flattering V-neckline, and a pretty floral pattern. Carly Totten, Better Homes & Gardens, 7 Mar. 2026 See All Example Sentences for neckline

Word History

First Known Use

1904, in the meaning defined above

Time Traveler
The first known use of neckline was in 1904

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“Neckline.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/neckline. Accessed 13 Mar. 2026.

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neckline

noun
neck·​line -ˌlīn How to pronounce neckline (audio)
: the outline of the neck opening of a garment

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