crew neck

noun

1
: a round collarless neckline
2
usually crewneck : a sweater with a crew neck

Examples of crew neck in a Sentence

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Madeleine Schulz, reporter, Vogue Business My number one layering basic is a white crew neck tee. Cortne Bonilla, Vogue, 5 Nov. 2024 With a sleek crew neck line and a loose, comfy fit, this colorful sweater will swiftly liven up your outfits. Jen Cason, Southern Living, 8 Oct. 2024 Weisz, 52, coordinated with her love in a fuzzy pink and lime green crew neck sweater and baggy barrel jeans. Michelle Lee, People.com, 27 Sep. 2024 Does the half-zip, button-up, mock neck, or crew neck satisfy your style? Samantha Berman, Outside Online, 29 Oct. 2024 See all Example Sentences for crew neck 

Word History

Etymology

from the sweaters with this neckline worn by oarsmen

First Known Use

1939, in the meaning defined at sense 1

Time Traveler
The first known use of crew neck was in 1939

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“Crew neck.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/crew%20neck. Accessed 29 Nov. 2024.

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