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neckline

[ nek-lahyn ]

noun

  1. the opening at the neck of a garment, especially of a woman's garment, with reference to its shape or its position on the body:

    a V-neckline; a high neckline.



neckline

/ ˈnɛkˌlaɪn /

noun

  1. the shape or position of the upper edge of a dress, blouse, etc

    a plunging neckline



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Word History and Origins

Origin of neckline1

First recorded in 1900–05; neck + line 1

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Example Sentences

The “high-leg, low-neckline belted bodysuit and matching wrap” was designed by the Italian fashion house for the special occasion.

Lauren even introduced a white jumpsuit with a plunging neckline, and a formal black suit and coordinating necktie for women.

A boxy white overcoat with a plunging neckline was a highlight, as was as a sand-colored crepe dress with an equally low neckline.

The navy-blue, burgundy, white, blue and pink Visconti-bloom silk-crepe dress has a square-neckline and sheer half-sleeves.

It was figure-hugging with ruched sides and a deep neckline, and like Ryan, Biden accessorized with a big brooch.

Harry noticed she was wearing a beige knit suit with a neckline that spoke volumes.

Upper shoulder, lower shoulder; how far below the lower neckline would you say?

The upper neckline, sir, in that large muscle between the shoulder and the neck, just below it.

She wore a long flowing gown of white satin and the flowers at the neckline were outlined with real pearls.

He caught the faint odor of bath salts rising from under the rounded neckline of her blouse.

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