: a high loose-fitting turnover collar used especially for sweaters
cowl-necked adjective

Examples of cowl-neck in a Sentence

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If Jenner’s 2023 look—a 1998 Hanae Mori design—called to mind Hurley’s dress for Elizabeth Taylor’s 65th birthday party at the Pantages Theatre in LA, her 2024 gown was nearly identical to Hurley’s backless, cowl-neck Versace at the 1999 CFDA Awards, albeit in silver rather than lilac. Hayley Maitland, Vogue, 6 Jan. 2025 Girlfriend Collective, another Los Angeles line that offers its wares in sizes extra-extra small through six-XL, has introduced slouchy matching sets featuring cowl-neck tops and gently flared pants. Misty White Sidell, New York Times, 1 Jan. 2025 Guests included David and Victoria Beckham (the latter in a backless cowl-neck dress from her namesake label), Jeremy O.Harris wearing a dapper suit, and Jean Paul Gaultier, who spent much of the night fielding compliments about his Forces of Fashion discussion with Jordan Roth earlier in the day. Leah Faye Cooper, Vogue, 17 Oct. 2024 There were clear trench coats and chocolate brown cowl-neck dresses. Elise Taylor, Vogue, 13 Sep. 2024 The campaign boasts the model and actor in pops of leopard print among muted essentials such as a cowl-neck dress, a knit shorts set, and a sheer handkerchief head scarf. Jamila Stewart, Vogue, 17 July 2024 Priced at $298 each, their offerings include a stunning cowl-neck satin gown in ivory. Jordan Greene, Peoplemag, 22 Mar. 2024 This week, Chalamet wore a leather cowl-neck top from Hermès while Butler donned a gray collarless suit. Christian Allaire, Vogue, 7 Feb. 2024 The Drop Scarlett Cowl-Neck Slip Dress The cowl-neck detail on this number gives the traditional slip dress a sultry feel, and the midi length offers just the right amount of coverage. Wendy Vazquez, Southern Living, 24 Nov. 2023

Word History

First Known Use

1978, in the meaning defined above

Time Traveler
The first known use of cowl-neck was in 1978

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“Cowl-neck.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/cowl-neck. Accessed 22 Jan. 2025.

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