: 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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And this matching V-neck sweater at Amazon costs just $33. Nicol Natale, People.com, 19 Feb. 2025 Margaret, for one, pairs a burgundy corduroy skirt suit with tights and chunky boots one day, and a teal V-neck sweater with a punky plaid skirt another; the perfect balances of dressy and cool. Christian Allaire, Vogue, 18 Feb. 2025 For the occasion, Usha Vance wore a slate gray V-neck dress from Favorite Daughter featuring pleated details on the bodice and long sleeves. Wwd Staff, WWD, 11 Feb. 2025 The upper portion of the dress featured a V-neck detail, while the lower half cascaded, creating a dynamic interplay of color and movement. Essence, 9 Feb. 2025 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 27 Feb. 2025.

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