neckline

noun

neck·​line ˈnek-ˌlīn How to pronounce neckline (audio)
: the line of the neck opening of a garment

Examples of neckline in a Sentence

The dress has a square neckline.
Recent Examples on the Web The dress has a midi design and a mock neckline, providing great coverage for cooler spring days. Nicol Natale, Peoplemag, 27 Apr. 2024 Crafted from lace embroidered with crystals and aluminum rings, this Chanel gown featured a plunging neckline, enhanced by a black satin bow and a white resin brooch. Héloïse Salessy, Glamour, 26 Apr. 2024 The look featured 60 women’s names embroidered along the neckline and hem, including references to Rosa Parks, Lady Bird Johnson, and Clinton’s mother, Dorothy Rodham. Vogue, 24 Apr. 2024 Thus, my earliest prototype was a Motorola Razr Plus clamped to the neckline of my shirt. Allison Johnson, The Verge, 21 Apr. 2024 The swimsuit, which comes in black and a matcha-looking color called tea, has a high-thigh cut, low back and wired neckline. Marques Harper, Los Angeles Times, 11 Apr. 2024 This floral blouse has a crew neckline and long lace balloon sleeves for an elevated look that allows for additional airflow and comfort when temperatures start to rise. Casey Clark, Peoplemag, 14 Apr. 2024 Instead, Snow demonstrates how an eating disorder presents itself in life, haunting the present with past pain that manifests as self-hatred. Montages of necklines, knees, elbows and legs highlight how Riley is clocking other women's bodies, her mind constantly comparing. Nicole Fallert, USA TODAY, 10 Apr. 2024 Featuring a plunging neckline and drop-waist pleated skirt, Zendaya's Loewe dress—sparsely accessorized with two silver bracelets—is a show-stopper in its own right. Sam Reed, Glamour, 8 Apr. 2024

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Word History

First Known Use

1904, in the meaning defined above

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The first known use of neckline was in 1904

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“Neckline.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/neckline. Accessed 3 May. 2024.

Kids Definition

neckline

noun
neck·​line -ˌlīn How to pronounce neckline (audio)
: the outline of the neck opening of a garment

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