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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This mini style has flutter sleeves, a V-neckline, and wrap design. Emily Weaver, PEOPLE, 1 July 2026 Few things help beat the heat more than a strapless neckline, which frees up your underarms from being trapped in a hot T-shirt. Sophie Dodd, Travel + Leisure, 1 July 2026 Elsewhere in her Instagram post, Kardashian modeled a micro hot pink bikini with a scoop neckline and cheeky bottoms. Juliana Ukiomogbe, InStyle, 1 July 2026 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 3 Jul. 2026.

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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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