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

Examples of sweetheart neckline in a Sentence

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In photos obtained by the outlet, the bride wore a white strapless gown with a sweetheart neckline and a lace train, while Hogan posed in a simple black tuxedo and a black version of his signature head bandana. Rebecca Aizin, People.com, 24 July 2025 Puff-sleeve tops typically have sweetheart necklines to match the romantic vibe of the sleeves themselves. Bestreviews, Chicago Tribune, 7 July 2025 The blue, silver, and lavender sparkly dress featured a corseted waist and sweetheart neckline—a silhouette and style straight from the Lauren Sánchez school of style—and delicate silver stilettos that flashed her pale pink pedicure. Vogue, 23 May 2025 Another, in red, had two blossoms aligned with the bust of its sweetheart neckline. Julia Teti, Footwear News, 7 July 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 7 Aug. 2025.

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