Cleavage
noun
The space between a woman's breasts when visible in low-cut clothing.
Her dress was designed to show a hint of cleavage.
Often appears as...
- hint of cleavage
- show cleavage
noun
The act of splitting or breaking into different parts.
The cleavage of a diamond is perfect when it splits with smooth faces.
Often appears as...
- cleavage of crystals
- cleavage of diamond
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Academic
noun
A clear difference or separation between two things or groups.
The election revealed a deep cleavage between the two parties.
Often appears as...
- deep cleavage
- social cleavage
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Formal
Academic
noun
The process by which cells divide to form two new cells.
Cleavage is the first step in embryonic development.
Often appears as...
- early cleavage
- cleavage division
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Formal
Academic
noun
The space between a woman's breasts when visible in low-cut clothing.
Her dress was designed to show a hint of cleavage.
Often appears as...
- hint of cleavage
- show cleavage
noun
The act of splitting or breaking into different parts.
The cleavage of a diamond is perfect when it splits with smooth faces.
Often appears as...
- cleavage of crystals
- cleavage of diamond
Usage tips
Academic
noun
A clear difference or separation between two things or groups.
The election revealed a deep cleavage between the two parties.
Often appears as...
- deep cleavage
- social cleavage
Usage tips
Formal
Academic
noun
The process by which cells divide to form two new cells.
Cleavage is the first step in embryonic development.
Often appears as...
- early cleavage
- cleavage division
Usage tips
Formal
Academic
Definition 1 of 4
Pro Tip 1/2Cultural Sensitivity
The term can be seen as objectifying women, so be cautious in social contexts.
The artist's display caused a debate about the representation of cleavage in media.
Pro Tip 2/2Fashion Context
Often used in fashion to describe how necklines can accentuate this area.
The gown's neckline offered just the right amount of cleavage for the formal event.
Pro Tip 1/2Cultural Sensitivity
The term can be seen as objectifying women, so be cautious in social contexts.
The artist's display caused a debate about the representation of cleavage in media.
Pro Tip 2/2Fashion Context
Often used in fashion to describe how necklines can accentuate this area.
The gown's neckline offered just the right amount of cleavage for the formal event.
Pro Tip 1/2Cultural Sensitivity
The term can be seen as objectifying women, so be cautious in social contexts.
The artist's display caused a debate about the representation of cleavage in media.
Pro Tip 2/2Fashion Context
Often used in fashion to describe how necklines can accentuate this area.
The gown's neckline offered just the right amount of cleavage for the formal event.
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Making white people...
weren't doing shows we would go into the middle of town squares and set up and ask a Muslim booth where people could come and ask us questions questions like why are you wearing so much cleavage now the and the next rule of thumb is get some non-threatening allies ie other
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How to Discover Your...
OK, you know that I’m going to show up, and I’ve got a pep in my high heel, red-bottom step. I do have heaving cleavage. And I’ve got a tell-it-like-it-is approach to life that’s always dosed with a ladle of love. It took me 55 years to get here.
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African Penguins Go...
wash for a suburban sea bird who's picked up tan grime and sand overnight it's important to keep cleavage neat and well-oiled
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Making white people...
weren't doing shows we would go into the middle of town squares and set up and ask a Muslim booth where people could come and ask us questions questions like why are you wearing so much cleavage now the and the next rule of thumb is get some non-threatening allies ie other
Video examples
How to Discover Your...
OK, you know that I’m going to show up, and I’ve got a pep in my high heel, red-bottom step. I do have heaving cleavage. And I’ve got a tell-it-like-it-is approach to life that’s always dosed with a ladle of love. It took me 55 years to get here.
Video examples
African Penguins Go...
wash for a suburban sea bird who's picked up tan grime and sand overnight it's important to keep cleavage neat and well-oiled
Example 1 of 3
Quote examples
Kate O'Mara
English Actress
Probably the only type of cosmetic surgery I'd consider is having my bust reduced. It's alright for my current role in 'The Marquise' because it's a costume drama, which means boned corsets and a bit of cleavage, but it's a drag otherwise.
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Riya Sen
Indian Actress
I never got the idea of the industry's understanding of the word 'sexy.' They always wanted me to wear a mini skirt or show some more cleavage. That's not sexy. You are sexy when you have a strong personality.
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Pieter Zeeman
Dutch Physicist
The magnetic cleavage of the spectral lines is dependent on the size of the charge of the electron, or, more accurately, on the ratio between the mass and the charge of the electron.
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Jeannie Mai
American Celebrity
I always say, men's ankles are kind of like men's version of cleavage. That's what I think, because it's sexy. It shows, like, you dare to go there.
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Shefali Zariwala
Indian Actress
No tummy showing, no cleavage, no leg show - those were the rules laid down by my folks! But yeah, I am the original thong girl in India.
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Marilyn Monroe
American Actress
The trouble with censors is that they worry if a girl has cleavage. They ought to worry if she hasn't any.
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Natalie Portman
American Actress
They tell me: 'OK, this is where we're going to push up your cleavage,' and I'm like, 'What cleavage?
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Erin Brockovich
American Activist
I still describe myself as the activist with cleavage. Breast implants made me feel a lot sexier.
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Tess Daly
English Model
I don't usually show a lot of cleavage, it's not in my comfort zone.
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Nicole Scherzinger
American Musician
I think shoulders are sexier than cleavage.
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Kate O'Mara
English Actress
Probably the only type of cosmetic surgery I'd consider is having my bust reduced. It's alright for my current role in 'The Marquise' because it's a costume drama, which means boned corsets and a bit of cleavage, but it's a drag otherwise.
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Riya Sen
Indian Actress
I never got the idea of the industry's understanding of the word 'sexy.' They always wanted me to wear a mini skirt or show some more cleavage. That's not sexy. You are sexy when you have a strong personality.
Quote examples
Pieter Zeeman
Dutch Physicist
The magnetic cleavage of the spectral lines is dependent on the size of the charge of the electron, or, more accurately, on the ratio between the mass and the charge of the electron.
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Jeannie Mai
American Celebrity
I always say, men's ankles are kind of like men's version of cleavage. That's what I think, because it's sexy. It shows, like, you dare to go there.
Quote examples
Shefali Zariwala
Indian Actress
No tummy showing, no cleavage, no leg show - those were the rules laid down by my folks! But yeah, I am the original thong girl in India.
Quote examples
Marilyn Monroe
American Actress
The trouble with censors is that they worry if a girl has cleavage. They ought to worry if she hasn't any.
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Natalie Portman
American Actress
They tell me: 'OK, this is where we're going to push up your cleavage,' and I'm like, 'What cleavage?
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Erin Brockovich
American Activist
I still describe myself as the activist with cleavage. Breast implants made me feel a lot sexier.
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Tess Daly
English Model
I don't usually show a lot of cleavage, it's not in my comfort zone.
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Nicole Scherzinger
American Musician
I think shoulders are sexier than cleavage.
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