: a woman's blouse or top that leaves the back, arms, and midriff bare and that is typically held in place by straps around the neck and across the back
On May 16, Save the Children U.K. shared photos of Harry and Meghan’s visit, in which the latter wore a pair of loose-fitting green wide-leg pants teamed with a flattering white halter neck top.—Averi Baudler, Peoplemag, 19 May 2024 On Thursday, May 16, the 30-year-old country musician wore a gold halter turtleneck gown styled by Rob Zangardi and Mariel Heann and kept it simple with accessories.—Charna Flam, Peoplemag, 17 May 2024
Verb
For example, the 24-year-old daughter of Johnny Depp and Vanessa Paradis was just spotted out in an elevated version of the Hollister halter top suburban millennials hid under their sweaters to sneak out to the party in Jake’s basement.—Emily Tannenbaum, Glamour, 28 Mar. 2024 The wife of San Francisco 49ers tight end George Kittle, 30, dressed head-to-toe in a matching silver set and halter top from LAPOINTE.—Jordan Greene, Peoplemag, 11 Feb. 2024 See all Example Sentences for halter
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Word History
Etymology
Noun
Middle English, from Old English hælftre; akin to Old High German halftra halter, Old English hielfe helve
First Known Use
Noun
before the 12th century, in the meaning defined at sense 1a
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