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

This washable silk mini is nearly identical to McRae’s — with a V-neckline, spaghetti straps, and above-the-knee hem. — Ali Faccenda, PEOPLE, 22 July 2026

The repeat was a cleaner A-line style with a round neckline, flared sleeves and a center slit through the midi skirt. — Maggie Clancy, Footwear News, 21 July 2026

The luminous gown is characterized by its rich draping, which meets at the hip, and its sophisticated, slightly asymmetrical halter neckline. — Giorgia Olivieri, Vanity Fair, 19 July 2026

The classic crew neckline and dropped shoulders offer a timeless, flattering fit. — Caroline Hughes, Travel + Leisure, 19 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