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
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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 notesIn plain EnglishThe cut of a garment's opening around the neck and chest.
Common pairings
V-neckline
plunging neckline
high neckline
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Word forms
- Plural
- necklines
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The dress had a low, scooped _____.
Etymology
From neck + line.
Rhymes for neckline
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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.
