backless
Britishadjective
Example Sentences
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Some of his most popular designs are the backless halter tops with an elastic chest and waist area trimmed with a silky lace, as well as scrunched crop-top jerseys.
From Los Angeles Times ● Jun. 5, 2026
The figures here all look a little awkward, with a slight hunch in their backless chair and their shoulders set at a forced angle.
From The Wall Street Journal ● Apr. 17, 2026
Edebiri wore a backless column dress with a hand-embroidered floral pattern intended to create the illusion of blossoming.
From BBC ● May 6, 2024
And especially the occasional cowboy hat, which accompanied not only casual ensembles but, to close out the show with a memorable look, a backless gown dress in sparkly gold.
From Seattle Times ● Apr. 29, 2024
She let the pink dress fall on top of the black and, stepping contemptuously through the pile, reached for the gown, her green backless post-finals gown.
From "Atonement" by Ian McEwan
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