neckline

noun

neck·​line ˈnek-ˌlīn How to pronounce neckline (audio)
: the line of the neck opening of a garment

Examples of neckline in a Sentence

The dress has a square neckline.
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This short-sleeve tee is wrinkle-resistant and has a crew neckline. — Rachel Trujillo, PEOPLE, 7 July 2026 What's clear is that this neckline has made both stars look like Greek goddesses straight out of a movie. — Tatiana Ojea, Glamour, 5 July 2026 The dress featured a delicate, see-through wrapped gauzey black lace design and an asymmetrical neckline. — Meg Walters, InStyle, 7 July 2026 This romantic dress is loved by over 500 reviewers for its square neckline, dainty bow, and poofy sleeves. — Katie Decker-Jacoby, StyleCaster, 6 July 2026 See All Example Sentences for neckline

Word History

First Known Use

1904, in the meaning defined above

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The first known use of neckline was in 1904

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“Neckline.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/neckline. Accessed 10 Jul. 2026.

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neckline

noun
neck·​line -ˌlīn How to pronounce neckline (audio)
: the outline of the neck opening of a garment

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