: 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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Choose from crew, V-neck, scoop, or square, and know that many retailers offer the same shirt in different styles. Emily Hochberg, Travel + Leisure, 22 Jan. 2025 Dior’s take skews preppy, with items such as polo shirts and V-neck sweaters worn with Bermuda shorts or pleated pants, and jackets and blazers in muted checks. Joelle Diderich, WWD, 21 Jan. 2025 Complete your look with the Alpaca-blend Deep V-neck Sweater and the Tapered Denim Trousers, both starting at under $50. Rosie Marder, Travel + Leisure, 19 Jan. 2025 In the video, the Jonas Brothers star could be seen sporting makeup, a bob wig with a side fringe and a black satin dress with a low V-neck that showed off his chest tattoo. Kirsty Hatcher, People.com, 17 Jan. 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 7 Feb. 2025.

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