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

Recent Examples on the Web

Schumer opted for a plunging white corset top with a sweetheart neckline and an asymmetrical peplum hemline that flared down to her upper thighs. — Lara Walsh, InStyle, 3 Aug. 2026

The doll exudes holiday glam in her floor-length, bold-red dress (reading as timeless and not tacky, courtesy of a sweetheart neckline, oversized bow detail, and voluminous skirt). — Stacia Datskovska, Footwear News, 29 July 2026

Kaia’s ensemble featured a sweetheart neckline while Cindy’s had an off-the-shoulder silhouette. — Catherine Santino, PEOPLE, 28 July 2026

The sweetheart neckline and contrasting trim add a nice feminine touch to this otherwise athletic top. — Caroline Hughes, Travel + Leisure, 19 July 2026

Word History

First Known Use

1941, in the meaning defined above

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