boatneck

noun

boat·​neck ˈbōt-ˌnek How to pronounce boatneck (audio)
: a wide neckline that extends toward the tips of the shoulders

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Hubert de Givenchy collaborated with costume designer Edith Head to bring Holly’s now-iconic black boatneck dress to life. Hannah Jackson, Vogue, 27 Oct. 2025 The Cashmere boatneck top, which retails for $59, has a celebrity following that includes Bella Hadid, Kendall Jenner, Hailey Bieber, Jennifer Lopez and Emily Ratajkowski. Lisa Lockwood, Footwear News, 7 Oct. 2025 This oh-so-soft, ultralight cashmere blend boatneck is the ultimate base layer. Abbey Hudetz, Travel + Leisure, 27 Sep. 2025 Her dress featured a strappy, high boatneck that bared her toned arms, while the intricate beadwork pattern added a flirty element to the form-fitting, sheer upper portion. Angel Saunders, People.com, 1 Sep. 2025 See All Example Sentences for boatneck

Word History

First Known Use

1921, in the meaning defined above

Time Traveler
The first known use of boatneck was in 1921

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“Boatneck.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/boatneck. Accessed 1 Nov. 2025.

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