Pronunciation: /ˈkliːvɪdʒ/

Definitions of cleavage

noun the hollow between a woman's breasts when supported, especially as revealed by a low-cut neckline

Example Sentences

A1 She wore a dress with a high neckline to cover her cleavage.

A2 The jewelry she wore accentuated her cleavage.

B1 The fashion designer created a dress with a plunging cleavage for the red carpet event.

B2 The actress's cleavage was the talk of the town after the award show.

C1 The magazine cover featured a model with a stunning cleavage in a low-cut dress.

C2 The debate over appropriate attire for the event included discussions about cleavage and modesty.

Examples of cleavage in a Sentence

formal The scientist studied the formation of cleavage in the mineral sample.

informal She wore a dress that showed off her cleavage.

slang Check out the cleavage on that top!

figurative There was a clear cleavage between the two political parties on the issue.

Grammatical Forms of cleavage

Origin and Evolution of cleavage

First Known Use: 1601 year
Language of Origin: Old French
Story behind the word: The word 'cleavage' originated from the Old French word 'clever', meaning a splitting or division.
Evolution of the word: The word 'cleavage' has evolved from its original meaning of a splitting or division to predominantly refer to the division between a woman's breasts.