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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Crawford wore an ivory silk dress with black detailing and a plunging neckline. Michael Nied, PEOPLE, 29 Sep. 2025 Knee-length dresses and pencil skirts, halter necklines and micro minis evoked a hint of ’90s nostalgia. Samantha Conti, Footwear News, 29 Sep. 2025 The wedding day photoshoot showed Gomez in a lacy white halter-style gown with a ruffled neckline, with Blanco looking spiffy in a black tux and bowtie. Kimi Robinson, USA Today, 28 Sep. 2025 Knix’s Longevity Sports Bra is made of 55% nylon and 45% spandex, and has a scoop neckline with crisscross straps in the back. Jenifer Calle, Glamour, 26 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 1 Oct. 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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