: 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
Bikinis: Including a separate top and bottoms, bikinis come in an array of different styles including triangle tops, halters, bandeaux, side-tie bottoms, full briefs, Brazilian tangas, and more.—Andrea Navarro, Glamour, 21 June 2024 Ruched Halter Blue One-Piece Buy Now $30 This modern halter one-piece is selling out fast: three of the four colors are nearly sold out.—Dorian Smith-Garcia, Parents, 21 June 2024
Verb
Get ready to choose dresses in a variety of strapless, one-shoulder, and halter neck styles, with several in midi and maxi lengths.—Gabriella Maestri, Travel + Leisure, 15 June 2024 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 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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