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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Rendered in a soft buttercream hue, the dress featured a high neckline and an elegant swing silhouette that skimmed the body rather than hugging it. Daisy Maldonado, InStyle, 11 June 2026 The Fiona Clare midi frock was designed with Queen Camilla’s signature silhouette, crafted with long sleeves and a hemline below the knees with a slightly open neckline. Julia Teti, Footwear News, 10 June 2026 The monochromatic set includes wide-leg pants and a top with a buttoned neckline that gives it a little extra personality. Toni Sutton, PEOPLE, 9 June 2026 The dress featured a deep plunging neckline which extended past her navel and a large black embellishment holding the front of the dress together. Lori A Bashian, FOXNews.com, 8 June 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 Jun. 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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