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

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The dress included thin halter straps and a plunging, sweetheart neckline, with sheer fabric at the waist and skirt augmented by floral embroidery. Julia Teti, Footwear News, 16 Oct. 2025 Twirling her pearls above her sweetheart neckline. Literary Hub, 24 Sep. 2025 The subtle floral pattern on the navy fabric is sophisticated and unique, and the sweetheart neckline complements the sheath-style fit of the skirt. Anna Popp, Travel + Leisure, 15 Sep. 2025 Hudson wore an elegant butter yellow dress that featured a sweetheart neckline and ribbed bustier cups, which showed a hint of cleavage. Starr Bowenbank, PEOPLE, 15 Sep. 2025 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 20 Oct. 2025.

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