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neckline

American  
[nek-lahyn] / ˈnɛkˌlaɪn /

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 British  
/ ˈnɛkˌlaɪn /

noun

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

    a plunging neckline
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Etymology

Origin of neckline

First recorded in 1900–05; neck + line 1

Example Sentences

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Because I knew to look for it, I saw the faint surgical scar peeking above the neckline of the child’s dress.

From Slate • Mar. 29, 2026

She appeared at the Schiaparelli showcase at Petit Palais wearing a body-hugging gown with a dramatic neckline and fringe.

From Los Angeles Times • Jul. 8, 2025

Their soon-to-be stepmother, Agathe wrote, “wore a dark blue summer dress with an unusual neckline, and a leather hat. In one hand she held a briefcase, and in the other hand, a guitar.”

From Slate • Jan. 26, 2025

Lily Collins wore a dramatic black column gown with a floral neckline and puff sleeves.

From BBC • Feb. 18, 2024

She wore a flattering black cotton dress with a square neckline.

From "Genuine Fraud" by E. Lockhart

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