neckline

American  

[nek-lahyn] / ˈnɛkˌlaɪn /

noun

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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Etymology

Origin of neckline

First recorded in 1900–05; neck + line ¹

Example Sentences

Moretz posted photos of herself on Instagram rocking a baby blue gown along with images of Harrison wearing a white dress with a sweetheart neckline and a birdcage veil.

From Los Angeles Times • Sep. 1, 2025

The bustles underpin the distinctive chemise à la reine that was popularized by fashion icon Marie Antoinette, with its cloud of white ruffles around a low neckline, sashed at the waist.

From Slate • Jul. 21, 2025

Their soon-to-be stepmother, Agathe wrote, “wore a dark blue summer dress with an unusual neckline, and a leather hat. In one hand she held a briefcase, and in the other hand, a guitar.”

From Slate • Jan. 26, 2025

Gigi Hadid, a Versace favorite, walked the show in a fitted navy midi dress featuring a sheer blouse on a sweetheart neckline.

From Seattle Times • Feb. 23, 2024

Today Selena wore a long fuchsia skirt and a white off-the-shoulder blouse embroidered along the neckline with flowers.

From "The First Rule of Punk" by Celia C. Pérez