: 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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Sub a V-neck sweater for a sheer, whisper-thin knit, and wear the jacket open, nonchalantly buttoned, or wrapped around the waist. Minty Mellon, Vogue, 15 Jan. 2026 During an outing in Los Angeles, Seyfried was spotted in a V-neck navy blue sweater from Reformation, relaxed fit jeans, and coordinating sneakers. Rylee Johnston, PEOPLE, 14 Jan. 2026 The Substance actress stunned in a V-neck LBD featuring dainty spaghetti straps and an effortless silhouette, complementing her barely-there makeup. Lara Walsh, InStyle, 13 Jan. 2026 The sweater is a roomy classic V-neck, and the wide-leg pants even come with convenient side pockets. Aly Walansky, Travel + Leisure, 10 Jan. 2026 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 Jan. 2026.

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