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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

She arrived in a white short-sleeved, high-necked sweater, dotted with outsize ladybugs, and her affect was as wholesome, earnest and embraceably eccentric as her style.

From New York Times May 10, 2023

Maggie posed in a high-necked illusion lace dress.

From "American Spirits" by Barb Rosenstock

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