décolleté

American  

[dey-kol-tey, -kol-uh-, dek-uh-luh-, dey-kawl-tey] / ˌdeɪ kɒlˈteɪ, -kɒl ə-, ˌdɛk ə lə-, deɪ kɔlˈteɪ /

Or decollete

adjective

1. (of a garment) low-necked.

2. wearing a low-necked garment.

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décolleté British  

/ deɪˈkɒlteɪ, dekɔlte /

adjective

1. (of a woman's garment) low-cut

2. wearing a low-cut garment

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noun

1. a low-cut neckline

Etymology

Origin of décolleté

1825–35; < French: past participle of décolleter to bare the neck, equivalent to dé- de- + collet collar ( -et ) + -er infinitive suffix

Example Sentences

With an embellished floral cape and daring décolleté, Lopez marveled — and occasionally shimmied— from the Saab front row as vibrant beats accompanied the shimmering ode to Marrakech.

From Seattle Times

Also, the men who created “South Park” turned up on the red carpet dressed in their own fetching approximations of the daring green decollete and prom-dress-pink gowns that Jennifer Lopez and Gwyneth Paltrow wore to the Oscars the year before.

From Los Angeles Times

Further along in the Impressionist collections, an alcove dedicated to graphic arts shows Saint Laurent’s sketches of clothing designs and pictures of YSL’s loyal clients, such as Hélène Rochas, wife of the designer Marcel Rochas, in a black velvet gown with a décolleté of cattleya orchids in white satin.

From New York Times

"They can go in the cheeks, nasolabial folds, jawline, marionette lines, décolleté, arms, thighs, knees or abdomen," said the doctor.

From Fox News

“Focus on the high points, like your shoulders, décolleté, cheekbones, forehead, where you would naturally get more sun if you’re standing outside,” Ta said.

From Seattle Times