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Definition of cleavage noun from the Oxford Advanced Learner's Dictionary

cleavage

noun
 
/ˈkliːvɪdʒ/
 
/ˈkliːvɪdʒ/
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  1. [countable, uncountable] the space between a woman’s breasts that can be seen above a dress that does not completely cover them
    • She leaned forward slightly, revealing a deep cleavage.
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  2. [countable] (formal) a difference or division between people or groups
    • a deep cleavage between rich and poor in society
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