halter
noun
hal·ter
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Definition of halter
(Entry 1 of 2)
1a
: a rope or strap for leading or tying an animal
b
: a headstall usually with noseband and throatlatch to which a lead may be attached
3
: 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
halter
verb
haltered;
haltering\ ˈhȯl-t(ə-)riŋ
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Definition of halter (Entry 2 of 2)
Examples of halter in a Sentence
Recent Examples on the Web: Noun
Honorary chair Winell Herron rounded out the complementary trio with a navy halter-neck gown and the evening's top sponsorship, courtesy of H-E-B. Their color scheme caught on like wildfire. — Amber Elliott, Houston Chronicle, "Tina Knowles-Lawson, TV stars steal the show at Ensemble Theatre gala," 19 Aug. 2019 Models walked out in ruched halter dresses, elongated floor-length coats, and classic tweed jackets. — Sylvia & Julia Haghjoo, Harper's BAZAAR, "Exclusive: Chanel Haute Couture's Show in Photos," 3 July 2019 Meghan Markle wore a halter on her wedding day, and Bella Hadid just wore one while on vacation in Greece. — Glamour, "Not Even Bella Hadid Can Resist This Throwback Trend for Summer 2019," 29 July 2019 Stone, who turned 60 on Saturday, wore a colorful halter bikini top and seersucker drawstring pants. — Dave Quinn, PEOPLE.com, "Is Sharon Stone Engaged? Actress Spotted with Diamond Ring During Beach Outing with Boyfriend," 10 Mar. 2018 For the occasion, 38-year-old KKW Beauty Moguel wore a black, snakeskin halter top paired with matching leggings from Vex Clothing that showed off her famous curves. — Helen Murphy, PEOPLE.com, "Kim Kardashian Wears Sultry All Black Look for Date Night with Kanye West," 11 July 2019 Getting lending going again probably means letting shadow bankers out of their halters and tolerating a new buildup of debt. — Nathaniel Taplin, WSJ, "Trump and Xi Have Reason to Step Back From the Brink," 27 June 2019 Thanks for telling me that my white halter top still counted as a tribute to the suffragettes. — Sarah Solomon, The New Yorker, "To All the Women in Bathroom Lines We’ve Befriended Before," 12 June 2019 Meanwhile, Malia opted for a chic, all-white ensemble that included a backless halter top and perfectly tailored pants. — Mekita Rivas, refinery29.com, "Sasha Obama Proved That Slip Dresses & Sneakers Are The Ultimate Summer Outfit Formula," 20 June 2019These example sentences are selected automatically from various online news sources to reflect current usage of the word 'halter.' Views expressed in the examples do not represent the opinion of Merriam-Webster or its editors. Send us feedback.
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More Definitions for halter
halter
noun
English Language Learners Definition of halter
: a set of straps placed around a horse's head so that the horse can be led or tied
: a piece of clothing worn on a woman's upper body that is held in place by straps around the neck and back and that leaves the back, arms, and shoulders bare
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halter
noun
hal·ter
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Kids Definition of halter
1
: a set of straps placed around an animal's head so the animal can be led or tied
2
: an article of clothing worn on a woman's upper body and held in place by straps around the neck and back