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

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In an old-Hollywood silhouette with a sweetheart neckline, the royal and lifestyle guru leaned into the simple but elegant trends that have dominated red carpet fashion this awards season. Anna Kaufman, USA Today, 9 Feb. 2026 The Duchess of Sussex wore a strapless gown with a sweetheart neckline and A-line silhouette, designed by Harbison Studio founder Charles Harbison. Julia Teti, Footwear News, 9 Feb. 2026 Markledressed in a white strapless gown by Harbison Studio that featured a sweetheart neckline with black piping and a black shawl that extended into a long train. Arushi Jacob, Variety, 8 Feb. 2026 But in between, on February 7, the couple attended the Omega House opening night in Milan, Amal donning her favorite silhouette—a sweetheart neckline with a fishtail skirt—just days after turning 48 years old on February 3. Rachel Burchfield, InStyle, 8 Feb. 2026 See All Example Sentences for sweetheart neckline

Word History

First Known Use

1941, in the meaning defined above

Time Traveler
The first known use of sweetheart neckline was in 1941

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“Sweetheart neckline.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/sweetheart%20neckline. Accessed 16 Feb. 2026.

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