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

The neckline was low —but not too low to be considered immodest—and it had delicate shoulder straps.

From Literature

With stiff shirt collars worn as necklaces by women -- paired with plunging necklines -- and oversized furs for men, Chiuri also hoped to "go beyond the distinction between women's and men's wardrobes".

From Barron's

The opening finds her futzing over the neckline of her inauguration day blouse before telling the tailors to slice into the fabric with scissors.

From Los Angeles Times

It tried to burrow its face into his coat, into his neckline, next to his skin.

From Literature

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