Decollete

Pronunciation: /deɪ.kɒl.ə.teɪ/

Definitions of decollete

noun the neckline of a dress or top that is cut low and reveals the neck and chest

Example Sentences

A1 She wore a dress with a low decollete.

A2 The decollete of her blouse was quite revealing.

B1 The fashion designer added lace trim to the decollete of the evening gown.

B2 She accessorized her decollete with a statement necklace.

C1 The actress's decollete was the talk of the red carpet.

C2 The designer created a stunning decollete neckline for the couture gown.

Examples of decollete in a Sentence

formal The elegant gown featured a plunging decollete neckline.

informal She wore a dress with a low decollete that turned heads at the party.

slang Check out that decollete on her outfit, it's so daring!

figurative Her words had a decollete effect, revealing more than she intended.

Grammatical Forms of decollete

• past tense: decolleted
• plural: decolletes
• comparative: more decollete
• superlative: most decollete
• present tense: decolletes
• future tense: will decollete
• perfect tense: has decolleted
• continuous tense: is decolleting
• singular: decollete
• positive degree: decollete
• infinitive: to decollete
• gerund: decolleting
• participle: decolleted

Origin and Evolution of decollete

First Known Use: 1894 year

Language of Origin: French

Story behind the word: The word 'decollete' originates from French, derived from the verb 'decoller' meaning 'to uncover' or 'to take off'.

Evolution of the word: Originally used in the late 19th century to describe a low-cut neckline in women's clothing, the term 'decollete' has evolved to also refer to a style of dress or blouse that reveals the shoulders and upper chest area. It has become a common term in the fashion industry to describe clothing with a revealing neckline.