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

Paltrow, 53, wore a sophisticated black ensemble that included a black velvet bodice that featured a boat neckline and an oversized bow on one shoulder. —Charna Flam, PEOPLE, 17 Dec. 2025

The right blouse, artfully draped and all, should come in fluid fabrics, with a gentle stand collar or soft neckline that lets hair slip in and stay put. —Cortne Bonilla, Vogue, 16 Dec. 2025

Another exclusive cashmere find at Amazon, this Suuksess Polo Sweater takes the silhouette of a classic winter sweater and turns it into a statement piece, featuring ribbed detailing, a tasteful V-neck, cuffed sleeves, and a collared neckline. —Julia Morlino, Travel + Leisure, 15 Dec. 2025

Cartier’s Onja necklace and matching earrings added concentrated detail at the neckline, built from clear stones with a central blue drop. —Maggie Clancy, Footwear News, 15 Dec. 2025

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
• byline
• canine

Kids Definition

neckline

noun

neck·​line -ˌlīn 

: the outline of the neck opening of a garment