Boat Neck

Pronunciation: /boʊt nɛk/

Definitions of boat neck

noun a style of neckline on a garment that is wide and shallow, resembling the shape of a boat

Example Sentences

A1 She wore a shirt with a boat neck.

A2 The boat neck of her dress showed off her collarbones.

B1 The boat neck sweater was perfect for the cool weather.

B2 The boat neck of the top added a touch of elegance to her outfit.

C1 The boat neck of the blouse accentuated her neckline beautifully.

C2 The boat neck of the dress was a unique design feature that caught everyone's attention.

Examples of boat neck in a Sentence

formal The elegant evening gown featured a boat neck design.

informal I love tops with boat necks because they show off my shoulders.

slang That boat neck sweater is so cute, where did you get it?

figurative Her boat neck dress was like a beacon of style in the sea of fashion.

Grammatical Forms of boat neck

• plural: boat necks
• comparative: more boat neck
• superlative: most boat neck
• present tense: boat neck
• future tense: will boat neck
• perfect tense: have boat necked
• continuous tense: is boat necking
• singular: boat neck
• positive degree: boat neck
• infinitive: to boat neck
• gerund: boat necking
• participle: boat necked

Origin and Evolution of boat neck

First Known Use: 1930 year

Language of Origin: English

Story behind the word: The term 'boat neck' originated from the nautical world, where sailors commonly wore shirts with wide, horizontal necklines to allow for easy movement.

Evolution of the word: Over time, the term 'boat neck' has become widely used in the fashion industry to describe a wide, horizontal neckline on clothing, particularly on tops and dresses.