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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The sweetheart neckline and drapey A-line skirt give this dress a very romantic look, which is perfect for the cozy vibes of an autumn wedding. Anna Popp, Travel + Leisure, 15 Sep. 2025 Hudson wore an elegant butter yellow dress that featured a sweetheart neckline and ribbed bustier cups, which showed a hint of cleavage. Starr Bowenbank, PEOPLE, 15 Sep. 2025 The look included some semi-sheer elements at the bodice, just beneath the sweetheart neckline. Julia Teti, Footwear News, 12 Sep. 2025 And Yoonchae Jeung’s knee-high boots and sweetheart neckline almost inverted the proportions of Sophia Laforteza’s structured dress. Oscar Holland, CNN Money, 8 Sep. 2025 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 22 Sep. 2025.

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