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

Etymology

Origin of neckline

First recorded in 1900–05; neck + line ¹

Example Sentences

See Examples For:

neckline necklines

Silva wore a long sequined gold dress with a halter neckline paired with bangles and gold pumps.

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

“This one actually has a little more fur on the inside,” Williams said, turning his neckline to show the inside of his sweatshirt.

From Los Angeles Times ● Apr. 25, 2024

Lily Collins wore a dramatic black column gown with a floral neckline and puff sleeves.

From BBC ● Feb. 18, 2024

I had to lift the neckline of my tank top to cover my mouth and nose, just to get within ten feet of the thing.

From "100 Sideways Miles" by Andrew Smith

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

You know someone’s name, relationship status, religious affiliation and neighborhood or origin from the letters on their nameplate, which finger their ring sits on or the style of chain sandwiched between their necklines.

From Los Angeles Times ● May 13, 2024

The jerseys also have vintage look, ribbed sweater necklines.

From Seattle Times ● Nov. 22, 2023

She wore gowns with clean lines and full skirts at formal events and artfully tailored skirt suits and dresses in the daytime, un-daring in the necklines and nipped in at the waists.

From Washington Post ● Sep. 9, 2022

They have an ongoing argument about necklines and bare shoulders.

From "Before We Were Free" by Julia Alvarez