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

Kitty’s strapless purple gown—complete with a sweetheart neckline—is evocative of Diana’s famous purple Victor Edelstein dress, worn famously in 1991 and 1997. — Rachel Burchfield, InStyle, 20 July 2026

Meghan wore a black Jason Wu midi dress with sheer long sleeves and a sweetheart neckline. — Caroline Blair, PEOPLE, 20 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

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

Word History

First Known Use

1941, in the meaning defined above

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