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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The off-the-shoulder neckline was lined with ruffles and adorned with a black bow, while the skirt flared with black lace lining peeking out beneath it. Skyler Caruso, PEOPLE, 30 Dec. 2025 As for her sartorial sensibilities, Bardot also popularized bikinis, strapless dress styles, low-slung necklines in general, sailor-stripe shirts, capri pants, and ballet tights worn in non-dance settings. Stacia Datskovska, Footwear News, 29 Dec. 2025 The top is made unique with criss-cross stitching at the neckline in combination with a thick, notched hem, and the pants boast an adjustable elastic waistband that shouldn’t dig in. Merrell Readman, Travel + Leisure, 29 Dec. 2025 Lopez rocked a fierce black catsuit that featured a deep backless design and a plunging neckline. Meg Walters, InStyle, 29 Dec. 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 31 Dec. 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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