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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 vibrant yellow shade is accented by cream piping along the front buttons, hem, and neckline, and the snap buttons mirror the fabric’s shade. Shea Simmons, PEOPLE, 25 Nov. 2025 The dress, crafted in a blush pink tone, featured a sheer neckline and long sleeves with a cutout above the bustline and a button at the base of the neckline. Julia Teti, Footwear News, 24 Nov. 2025 The front featured a plunging neckline and sparkly sheer fabric. Danielle Minnetian, FOXNews.com, 15 Nov. 2025 Styled as always by Brad Goreski, the actor’s ultra-sheer, clingy black lace dress featured a plunged neckline that almost reached her bellybutton, fastening with one delicate strap and clasp at the chest. Anna Cafolla, Vogue, 12 Nov. 2025 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 2 Dec. 2025.

Kids Definition

neckline

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

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