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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Thomas’ sandals went with a light blue short sleeve dress featuring small cut outs and ruching; a sweetheart neckline and high-low skirt were part of the design as well. Jaden Thompson, Footwear News, 28 June 2026 The fit isn’t too tight or too relaxed, either; and the sweetheart neckline is feminine and sweet without reading too sexy. Irene Richardson, InStyle, 27 June 2026 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 The ruffle details, adjustable tie straps, and sweetheart neckline give it a feminine, flowing appearance. Nicole Pyles, Better Homes & Gardens, 11 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 5 Jul. 2026.

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