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.
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With a scoop front neckline and an open back detail, this mini-length dress offers a flattering silhouette for all activities. Jené Luciani Sena May Earn A Commission If You Buy Through Our Referral Links. This Content Was Created By A Team That Works Independently From The Fox Newsroom., FOXNews.com, 7 June 2025 The plunging neckline shows just enough without spilling over, and the underwire gives gentle lift and definition—without forcing cleavage that isn’t there. Malia Griggs, Glamour, 6 June 2025 Lyonne was drinking a sugar-free Red Bull and wearing a structured black velvet jacket with a plunging neckline. Lila Shapiro, Vulture, 4 June 2025 The two-piece gown featured a sculpted bodice with a gentle curve at the neckline and a drop waist that nodded to early 2000s silhouettes. Karissa Mitchell, Essence, 30 May 2025 See All Example Sentences for neckline

Word History

First Known Use

1904, in the meaning defined above

Time Traveler
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 11 Jun. 2025.

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neckline

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

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