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 dress featured a high halter neckline and a flowing train that trailed gracefully behind her. Mecca Pryor, Essence, 28 Apr. 2025 The dress featured long sleeves and a modest neckline, with sheer portions visible at the sleeves and the lower part of the dress. Renan Botelho, Footwear News, 26 Apr. 2025 The neckline and fit are just perfect, giving you such a flattering silhouette. Jake Henry Smith, Glamour, 17 Apr. 2025 As another possibility, Miss Manners suggests a small black ribbon at the lapel or neckline. Judith Martin, Mercury News, 14 Apr. 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 6 May. 2025.

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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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