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halterneck

noun · 2 senses · updated from the 2026-07-25 local source snapshot

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1

noun

Meaning 1

A single strap or material which runs from the front of the garment around the back of the wearer's neck, leaving most of the back uncovered, often used in swimsuits and women's dresses.

Definition source: English Wiktionary via Wiktextract

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Meaning relationships

Synonyms: haltertop, neckholder

Antonyms: none provided

2

noun

Meaning 2

A halter top or halterneck top (a garment with such a strap).

Definition source: English Wiktionary via Wiktextract

Usage: uncommon

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Meaning relationships

Synonyms: halter top

Antonyms: none provided

History

Etymology

From halter + neck.

Across languages

Translations

7 source translations are retained for this English entry.

  • Catalan: escolladura hàlter — strap
  • Finnish: niskalenkki — strap
  • German: Neckholder — strap
  • Japanese: ホルターネック (horutānekku) — strap
  • Korean: 홀터넥 (holteonek) — strap
  • Polish: bluzka trykotowa z odkrytymi plecami — strap
  • Spanish: escote halter — strap