cleavage

noun
UK: /ˈkliːvɪdʒ/
US: /ˈkliːvɪdʒ/

  1. The narrow space between a woman's breasts, often exposed by a low-cut top.

    1. The dress showed a lot of cleavage.
    2. She chose a dress to enhance her cleavage for the party.

  2. A split or division, especially in something that was previously whole or unified.

    1. The political cleavage in the country deepened after the election.
    2. There is a growing cleavage between the rich and the poor in our society regarding access to healthcare.

  3. The act or state of splitting or being split.

    1. The rock showed a natural cleavage plane.
    2. Understanding the mineral's cleavage properties is important for identifying it.

Synonyms

gap split fissure division separation
cleavage verb

  1. To split or divide along a natural line or plane.

    1. The diamond cleaved easily.
    2. The tool is designed to efficiently cleave wood along the grain.

Frequently Asked Questions

The word "cleavage" in English means: The narrow space between a woman's breasts, often exposed by a low-cut top., A split or division, especially in something that was previously whole or unified., The act or state of splitting or being split..

The phonetic transcription of "cleavage" is /ˈkliːvɪdʒ/ in British English and /ˈkliːvɪdʒ/ in American English. Click the 🔊 button to hear both pronunciations.

Synonyms for "cleavage": gap, split, fissure, division, separation.

Example usage of "cleavage": "The dress showed a lot of cleavage.". More examples on the page.