Neckline

//ˈnɛkˌlaɪn// noun

noun ·Rare ·Advanced level

Definitions

Noun
  1. 1
    The line formed by the edge of an article of clothing that surrounds the neck, especially as seen at the front.
  2. 2
    the line formed by the edge of a garment around the neck wordnet

Example

More examples

"The ravishing beauty queen wearing a blue velvet gown with a plunging neckline struck a pose on the red carpet."

Etymology

From neck + line.

Related phrases

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