neckline

[ nek-lahyn ]

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.

neckline

/ ˈnɛkˌlaɪn /

noun

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

   a plunging neckline

Word History and Origins

Origin of neckline¹

First recorded in 1900–05; neck + line ¹

Example Sentences

The moderate-coverage bottom makes this suit sexy, while a high neckline keeps it classy.

From Outside Online

The Freestyle Camo Crop hits at about the belly button, with a collarbone-high neckline, providing more heat relief than a full tank, while still offering more sun protection than a bikini.

From Outside Online

It has a ribbed neckline, seams that disappear into the shirt, and comes in a wide array of color selections.

From The Daily Beast

Some original viewers, I’m sure, tuned in just to see the show’s profusion of bikinis, plunging necklines and tight slacks that appeared in almost every episode.

From Washington Post

The “high-leg, low-neckline belted bodysuit and matching wrap” was designed by the Italian fashion house for the special occasion.

From The Daily Beast

Lauren even introduced a white jumpsuit with a plunging neckline, and a formal black suit and coordinating necktie for women.

From The Daily Beast

A boxy white overcoat with a plunging neckline was a highlight, as was as a sand-colored crepe dress with an equally low neckline.

From The Daily Beast

The navy-blue, burgundy, white, blue and pink Visconti-bloom silk-crepe dress has a square-neckline and sheer half-sleeves.

From The Daily Beast

It was figure-hugging with ruched sides and a deep neckline, and like Ryan, Biden accessorized with a big brooch.

From The Daily Beast

Harry noticed she was wearing a beige knit suit with a neckline that spoke volumes.

From Project Gutenberg

Upper shoulder, lower shoulder; how far below the lower neckline would you say?

From Project Gutenberg

The upper neckline, sir, in that large muscle between the shoulder and the neck, just below it.

From Project Gutenberg

She wore a long flowing gown of white satin and the flowers at the neckline were outlined with real pearls.

From Project Gutenberg

He caught the faint odor of bath salts rising from under the rounded neckline of her blouse.

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