sweetheart neckline

noun

: a neckline for women's clothing that is high in back and low in front where it is scalloped to resemble the top of a heart

Examples of sweetheart neckline in a Sentence

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Her dress featured a feathery skirt and train as well as a sweetheart neckline and an off-the-shoulder strap on one side. Jaden Thompson, Footwear News, 14 Sep. 2026 The satin dress—25 yards’ worth—featured a full skirt and corseted bodice, long sleeves, and a sweetheart neckline bordered by illusion mesh. Bailey Bujnosek, InStyle, 17 Aug. 2026 Coco says The final product was a beautiful off-the-shoulder gown with a subtle sweetheart neckline, draping at the hip, and a sweeping train. Shelby Wax, Vogue, 14 Aug. 2026 Kaia’s ensemble featured a sweetheart neckline while Cindy’s had an off-the-shoulder silhouette. Catherine Santino, PEOPLE, 28 July 2026 See All Example Sentences for sweetheart neckline

Word History

First Known Use

1941, in the meaning defined above

Time Traveler
The first known use of sweetheart neckline was in 1941

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“Sweetheart neckline.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/sweetheart%20neckline. Accessed 17 Sep. 2026.

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