Definition

Noun: * An opening in a garment through which the wearer's head and neck pass; the part of a piece of clothing that surrounds or frames the neck.

Usage

The term "neck opening" is used to describe the structural feature of a garment. It is a neutral, descriptive term often used in sewing, fashion design, and clothing descriptions to specify the size, shape, or style of the opening. * The pattern instructions specify how to finish the neck opening with bias tape. * This sweater has a very tight neck opening. * She adjusted the neck opening of the dress to make it more comfortable.

Advanced Usage

• "To alter the neck opening": To change the size or shape of the opening, typically by sewing.
  • The tailor can alter the neck opening to be a V-neck instead of a crew neck.

Variants and Related Words

• Neckline (n): This is a more common and stylistic term for the shape or style of the neck opening (e.g., scoop neckline, boat neckline). While "neck opening" refers to the physical hole, "neckline" often refers to its design.
  • The dress has a beautiful sweetheart neckline.

Synonyms

• Neckhole (n): A less common, more technical synonym.
• Collar opening (n): Specifically refers to the opening within a collar, but can be used similarly in some contexts.

Related Phrases

• Facing (for the neck opening) (n): A piece of fabric sewn to the edge of the neck opening to finish it neatly on the inside.
  • Sew the facing to the neck opening and understitch it.

Noun

1. an opening in a garment for the neck of the wearer; a part of the garment near the wearer's neck