décolleté
Americanadjective
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(of a garment) low-necked.
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wearing a low-necked garment.
adjective
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(of a woman's garment) low-cut
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wearing a low-cut garment
noun
Etymology
Origin of décolleté
1825–35; < French: past participle of décolleter to bare the neck, equivalent to dé- de- + collet collar ( see -et) + -er infinitive suffix
Example Sentences
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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 ● Jan. 24, 2024
"Now that we have the face so well treated, we're looking at the hands, neck and décolleté."
From Seattle Times ● Mar. 24, 2012
But it is extremely bad taste, even for a very celebrated guest of honor, to attend the afternoon dance in a sleeveless, décolleté gown.
From Book of Etiquette, Volume 2 by Watson, Lillian Eichler
The décolleté style prevails in the cut of the dresses, which are made simply, and generally present the combination of white and black.
From Lippincott's Magazine of Popular Literature and Science Volume 15, No. 89, May, 1875 by Various
A woman’s dinner dress should be décolleté, and for a man evening dress is always de rigueur.
From The Century Cook Book by Ronald, Mary
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