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 sleeveless garment included thin straps creating a halter neckline. Julia Teti, Footwear News, 9 Sep. 2025 The WandaVision star completed the Khaite look with a visible Cuup balconette bra in neon green, which showed through the plunging neckline of the dress. Starr Bowenbank, PEOPLE, 8 Sep. 2025 It's made of soft mulberry silk and features a classy cowl neckline complemented by a criss-cross back strap. Destinee Scott, Travel + Leisure, 4 Sep. 2025 The sexy look had a mesh panel and a plunging neckline adorned with lace, leaving little to the imagination. Ingrid Vasquez, People.com, 3 Sep. 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 10 Sep. 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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