noun

neckline

NEHK-lyn

Neckline (noun) means the shape and position of the edge of a garment around the neck. Example: “The dress had a low, scooped neckline.”

noun

The shape and position of the edge of a garment around the neck.

"The dress had a low, scooped neckline."

How to use neckline

Learner’s notes

In plain EnglishThe cut of a garment's opening around the neck and chest.

Common pairings

V-neckline plunging neckline high neckline

Word forms

necklines plural

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The dress had a low, scooped _____.

Etymology

From neck + line.

Rhymes for neckline

nine mine wine line sine dine fine vine pine tine thine shine

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Frequently asked questions

What does “neckline” mean?

The word “neckline” means the shape and position of the edge of a garment around the neck. In plain terms, the cut of a garment's opening around the neck and chest.

How do you pronounce “neckline”?

“Neckline” is pronounced NEHK-lyn (/ˈnɛkˌlaɪn/ in IPA).

How do you use “neckline” in a sentence?

Here is “neckline” used in a sentence: “The dress had a low, scooped neckline.”

What part of speech is “neckline”?

“Neckline” is a noun.