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high-necked

American  
[hahy-nekt] / ˈhaɪˈnɛkt /

adjective

  1. (of a garment) high at the neck.


Etymology

Origin of high-necked

First recorded in 1835–45

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Lady Gaga embraced her "Mayhem" era, rocking a high-necked sleeveless black feather gown from Matieres Fecales that trailed behind her in wisps of tulle.

From Barron's ● Feb. 2, 2026

The rally came after Musk posted an image on then-Twitter of a faux Dogue magazine cover featuring a different real dog wearing a high-necked red sweater.

From Los Angeles Times ● May 24, 2024

Vanessa Hudgens is looking absolutely stunning - and pregnant! - in a black bodycon high-necked dress, accessorised with a diamond choker.

From BBC ● Mar. 10, 2024

The French actress made the ultimate elegant refusal of Cannes convention in a high-necked, long-sleeved all-black Balenciaga gown, matching boot leggings and matching shades.

From New York Times ● May 10, 2023

I discarded my high-necked blouses and began to wear more fashionable cuts—fitted, often sleeveless, with less restrictive necklines.

From "Educated" by Tara Westover

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