neckline

American  

[nek-lahyn] / ˈnɛkˌlaɪn /

noun

• necklines
  plural

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.

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neckline British  

/ ˈnɛkˌlaɪn /

noun

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

   a plunging neckline

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Other Word Forms

Noun Inflected Forms

• necklines
  plural

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Etymology

Origin of neckline

First recorded in 1900–05; neck + line ¹

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Example Sentences

See Examples For:

neckline necklines

The biggest question now is what happens if the SPY-to-RSP ratio falls back below 3.4, and below the neckline of the triple top?

From MarketWatch ● Oct. 18, 2026

Her mother was one of 2,075 brides wearing the “Blessing Dress,” a white polyester and satin gown with puffed sleeves and a modest high neckline.

From The Wall Street Journal ● Jun. 27, 2026

Because I knew to look for it, I saw the faint surgical scar peeking above the neckline of the child’s dress.

From Slate ● Mar. 29, 2026

After wearing an off-the-shoulder number in Cannes in 1953, similar styles became known as the Bardot neckline.

From BBC ● Dec. 28, 2025

Sarah’s wearing a high-waisted mint green chiffon dress paired with a taupe hijab tied short and close to her face, with a chunky white-and-gold necklace, a statement piece, adorning her neckline.

From "Saints and Misfits" by S.K. Ali

His designs promoted a glamorous aesthetic credited with expressing strength and independence for women -- and overturned masculine stereotypes with low necklines and sequins for men.

From Barron's ● Nov. 5, 2025

The jerseys also have vintage look, ribbed sweater necklines.

From Seattle Times ● Nov. 22, 2023

But the going-out top is a font of good memories and flattering necklines.

From Washington Post ● Jan. 7, 2023

Armed with a raised eyebrow of judgment that can single-handedly deflate American cheerfulness, Sylvie struts around Paris in slitted skirts, plunging necklines and sky-high heels, embodying the sophistication and blasé elegance of the ultimate Frenchwoman.

From Los Angeles Times ● Dec. 21, 2022

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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