décolletage

American  

[dey-kol-tahzh, -kol-uh-, dek-uh-luh-, dey-kawl-tazh] / ˌdeɪ kɒlˈtɑʒ, -kɒl ə-, ˌdɛk ə lə-, deɪ kɔlˈtaʒ /

Or decolletage

noun

1. the neckline of a dress cut low in the front or back and often across the shoulders.

2. a décolleté garment or costume.

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décolletage British  

/ ˌdeɪkɒlˈtɑːʒ, dekɔltaʒ /

noun

1. a low-cut neckline or a woman's garment with a low neck

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Etymology

Origin of décolletage

1890–95; < French, equivalent to décollet ( er ) ( décolleté + -age -age

Example Sentences

The town of Cluses, where it begins, is known for its watchmaking, and home to the musée de l’horlogerie et du décolletage.

From The Guardian • Jul. 4, 2021

If you must wear that shoulderless sundress, carry a large scarf that you can wrap around your shoulders or cover any décolletage.

From Washington Times • Sep. 21, 2019

They were dime-sized and dainty on pale purple tights, pinned at the décolletage or knotted belt-like at the waist.

From Los Angeles Times • Feb. 6, 2019

Neck and décolletage received a coating as well.

From Slate • Dec. 6, 2018

Joy ripped and handed with tremulously eager hands, while Phyllis swiftly cut away the sleeves of the green dress and slashed a décolletage, and draped the net over it and pinned on the girdle.

From The Wishing-Ring Man by Widdemer, Margaret