NECKLINE

Pronunciation (US): (GB):

Meaning:

The line formed by the edge of a garment around the neck

Classified under:

Nouns denoting man-made objects

Hypernyms ("neckline" is a kind of...):

neck; neck opening (an opening in a garment for the neck of the wearer; a part of the garment near the wearer's neck)

Hyponyms (each of the following is a kind of "neckline"):

crew neck; crew neckline (a plain straight neckline opening from shoulder to shoulder of sweaters)

decolletage (a low-cut neckline on a woman's dress)

Holonyms ("neckline" is a part of...):

blouse (a top worn by women)

dress; frock (a one-piece garment for a woman; has skirt and bodice)

jumper; sweater (a crocheted or knitted garment covering the upper part of the body)