Word
neckline
Phoneticsneck·line
UK/nˈɛklaɪn/
Countable noun
Definition
n. the part of a piece of clothing that sits at the top of your neck. It can be round, square, or have a V-shape.
n. the upper edge of a garment that fits around the neck. Often used to describe the specific shape or style of the opening.
Examples
“She chose a dress with a high neckline for the cold weather.”
“The designer is famous for creating dresses with a deep V-neckline that flatters many different body types.”
“While the fabric was lightweight and breathable, the high neckline provided the necessary protection from the sun during the long hike across the desert.”
Examples
simple
“She chose a dress with a high neckline for the cold weather.”
contextual
“The designer is famous for creating dresses with a deep V-neckline that flatters many different body types.”
complex
“While the fabric was lightweight and breathable, the high neckline provided the necessary protection from the sun during the long hike across the desert.”
Word family
NOUN
- Exam level
- CambridgeCambridgeCambridge English QualificationsThe exam suite from Cambridge University Press & Assessment, from A1 Movers up to C2 Proficiency. The benchmark names double as CEFR labels.B1 PreliminaryIELTSIELTSInternational English Language Testing SystemThe 0–9 band test co-owned by the British Council, IDP, and Cambridge. Used for university entry, work, and migration.4.0–5.0TOEFL iBTTOEFL iBTTest of English as a Foreign Language, Internet-Based TestETS's academic English test, the standard route for US university admissions. Scored 0–120, with a 1–6 scale since 2026.1–6 scale: 3.0–3.544–71TOEICTOEICTest of English for International CommunicationETS's workplace English test, big in Japan and Korea. Listening & Reading scores 10–990 and tops out at C1.550–784
- Frequency
- Occasional
- Level
- B1 · Intermediate
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