: a V-shaped neck of a garment
also : a garment (such as a sweater) with a V-shaped neck
V-necked adjective

Examples of V-neck in a Sentence

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Wear them beneath any V-neck sweater or sweater dress for a very chic look that doesn’t cause any friction or add bulk to the arms. Cortne Bonilla, Vogue, 5 Nov. 2024 The reality star sported an all-white ensemble which featured a deep V-neck dress paired with a glamorous cape. Marina Watts, People.com, 4 Nov. 2024 Made with the brand’s signature plush, marshmallow-soft fabric, the stretchy two-piece set features a V-neck top and wide-leg drawstring pants. Neha Tandon, Travel + Leisure, 2 Nov. 2024 The collection offers knitwear, activewear and streetwear styles like knitted V-neck crewneck sweaters, track suits, soccer jerseys, T-shirts and other styles. Layla Ilchi, WWD, 1 Nov. 2024 See all Example Sentences for V-neck 

Word History

First Known Use

1882, in the meaning defined above

Time Traveler
The first known use of V-neck was in 1882

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“V-neck.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/V-neck. Accessed 19 Nov. 2024.

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