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

Ali Larter turned heads in a sultry, form-fitting, strapless burgundy gown, featuring a sweetheart neckline, corset-style boning at the torso and floor-length draping that gathered and tied at the waist. —Ashley Hume, FOXNews.com, 2 Mar. 2026

For the February 7 event, the star embraced spring a little early in a strapless floral minidress with a sweetheart neckline and ruching along the bodycon silhouette. —Lara Walsh, InStyle, 22 Feb. 2026

The metallic gold evening gown featured a strapless sweetheart neckline with a twist detail and a cutout at the midsection. —Karla Rodriguez, Footwear News, 18 Feb. 2026

In an old-Hollywood silhouette with a sweetheart neckline, the royal and lifestyle guru leaned into the simple but elegant trends that have dominated red carpet fashion this awards season. —Anna Kaufman, USA Today, 9 Feb. 2026

Word History

First Known Use

1941, in the meaning defined above

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