plunging neckline

The actress wore a stunning gown with a plunging neckline to the awards ceremony.

Definition

1. Noun:
   • A low-cut garment feature: A "plunging neckline" is a design on a piece of clothing, typically a dress, top, or swimsuit, where the neckline descends sharply and deeply toward the chest or back, often revealing a significant amount of skin. It is characterized by a V-shape, U-shape, or other deep cut that extends well below the collarbone.

Usage Examples

• Noun:
  • She wore a black evening gown with a plunging neckline that reached almost to her waist. (The dress had a very deep, low-cut opening at the front.)
  • The actress's plunging neckline drew attention at the red carpet event. (The deep cut of her outfit was highly noticeable and revealing.)

Advanced Usage

• "a plunging neckline" can be used metaphorically to describe any deep, dramatic cut in a garment.

  • The swimsuit featured a plunging neckline that was both daring and elegant. (The neckline was extremely low-cut, creating a bold fashion statement.)

• "plunging" as an adjective emphasizes the steep, downward angle of the cut.

  • Her top had a plunging neckline that required careful styling to avoid wardrobe malfunctions. (The deep cut needed special attention to stay in place.)

Variants and Related Words

• Plunge (verb): to fall or drop quickly downward.

  • The neckline plunges deeply toward the chest. (The cut descends sharply.)

• Neckline (noun): the edge of a garment at the neck or the shape of the opening around the neck.

  • She preferred a high neckline for formal occasions. (The opening around her neck was modest and covered.)

• Low-cut (adj): describing a garment with a neckline that exposes a large part of the chest or back.

  • A low-cut dress is similar to a plunging neckline but may be less extreme. (It reveals skin but not as deeply.)

Synonyms

• Deep V-neck: a neckline cut in a V shape that extends far down the chest.
• Décolletage: a French term for a low neckline on a woman's dress, often used in fashion contexts.
• Revealing neckline: a general term for any neckline that exposes a lot of skin.

Related Idioms

• "To plunge into something": to begin something with great energy or enthusiasm, not directly related to clothing.

  • She plunged into her new project with excitement. (She started it eagerly.)

• "Plunging temperature": a rapid drop in temperature, used metaphorically.

  • The plunging temperature made everyone wear heavy coats. (The temperature fell quickly.)