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- halter 1b
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a
: a rope or strap for leading or tying an animal
b
: a headstall usually with noseband and throatlatch to which a lead may be attached
2
: a rope for hanging criminals : noose
also
: death by hanging
3
: a woman's blouse or top that leaves the back, arms, and midriff bare and that is typically held in place by straps around the neck and across the back
haltered; haltering
ˈhȯl-t(ə-)riŋ 
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Alesandra Dubin, Travel + Leisure, 30 June 2025
The Cudahy council’s second-in-command seems to have recorded the clip at a party, judging by her black halter top, bright red lipstick, fresh hairstyle and fancy earrings, with club music thumping in the background.
—Gustavo Arellano, Los Angeles Times, 26 June 2025
Emily Mercer, Footwear News, 23 June 2025
Old Navy Matte Tankini Swim Top $40 $20 at Old Navy
Old Navy’s Matte Tankini Swim Top boasts a complementary V-neck and halter top design that’s supportive and stylish.
—Jacquelyn Smith, Parents, 2 Apr. 2025
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Noun
The halter cut provides shoulder coverage but stays breezy, and makes for an overall elevated look that works equally well with cut-offs or a cute skirt for dinner.
—Alesandra Dubin, Travel + Leisure, 30 June 2025
The Cudahy council’s second-in-command seems to have recorded the clip at a party, judging by her black halter top, bright red lipstick, fresh hairstyle and fancy earrings, with club music thumping in the background.
—Gustavo Arellano, Los Angeles Times, 26 June 2025
Verb
The 27-piece collection plays into this mindset with adorable beach-to-street matching sets such as a cherry red boucle halter top and midi skirt or skin-baring layers in terry — a signature of Kondi’s label.
—Emily Mercer, Footwear News, 23 June 2025
Old Navy Matte Tankini Swim Top $40 $20 at Old Navy
Old Navy’s Matte Tankini Swim Top boasts a complementary V-neck and halter top design that’s supportive and stylish.
—Jacquelyn Smith, Parents, 2 Apr. 2025
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“Halter.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/halter. Accessed 4 Aug. 2025.
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