sweetheart neckline

American

noun

a neckline on a woman's garment, as a dress, with a high back and a low-cut front with two curved edges resembling the conventionalized shape of a heart.

sweetheart neckline British

noun

a neckline on a woman's dress that is low at the front and shaped like the top of a heart

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Etymology

Origin of sweetheart neckline

First recorded in 1940–45

Example Sentences

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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

Kouatchou, who walked the red carpet before the final show in a hot pink clinging gown with a sweetheart neckline and a cut out, said the bitterness was undercut by the big send-off.

From Washington Times • Apr. 16, 2023

Ms. Nichols wore a bejeweled burgundy strapless gown with a sweetheart neckline.

From New York Times • Mar. 25, 2022

The actress made jaws drop with a glittering, curve-hugging Dolce & Gabbana dress featuring spaghetti straps and a sweetheart neckline.

From Fox News • Sep. 30, 2021

But the sweetheart neckline did nothing for her athletic figure.

From "Keep It Together, Keiko Carter" by Debbi Michiko Florence

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