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

Featuring romantic bell sleeves, an elegant boat neckline, and an adjustable back cinch detail, this figure-forming top looks flattering on just about everyone. — Julia Morlino, Travel + Leisure, 11 Aug. 2026

Featuring a rounded neckline, striped print, and flattering tie waist, this wrinkle-resistant mini dress does the styling for you. — Mia Huelsbeck, PEOPLE, 8 Aug. 2026

The details are everything on this popover top, from the split hem to the low V-neckline. — Cheryl Wagemann, InStyle, 7 Aug. 2026

In The Niccolini-Cowper Madonna, 1508, the Christ child grasps at his mother’s neckline, perhaps wanting to nurse. — Carmen Rosenberg-Miller, Artforum, 6 Aug. 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