noun
halter
A sleeveless garment fastened behind the neck.
She wears a blue halter with jeans on warm summer evenings.
Etymology
The garment borrows the name of the restraining strap. Its fastening runs behind the neck, providing a comparable encircling support for the clothing.
More examples
- This halter ties behind the neck and leaves her shoulders bare.
- I packed two halters for our beach vacation.
- She pairs a silk halter with a skirt for dinner.
Forms
halter · halters