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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Witherspoon, 50, wore a pink lace dress with a corseted bodice and a sweetheart neckline, while Deacon, 22, coordinated in a black suit with a magenta tie. Madison E. Goldberg, PEOPLE, 24 June 2026 Peeking out from under her long ringlets, Kidman smiled at the camera while showing off a plunging black silk top with a sweetheart neckline and a white rib accent on her bodice. Lara Walsh, InStyle, 20 June 2026 The gathered bodice and sweetheart neckline feel flirty and feminine while still providing ample coverage and support throughout the day. Kate Donovan, Southern Living, 16 June 2026 The strapless dress, which hails from the fall 2027 collection, featured a sweetheart neckline and black lace detailing on the bodice, along with lace-up corset elements. Julia Teti, Footwear News, 22 May 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 26 Jun. 2026.

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