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

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Smith, who is 47, has changed tops, slipping out of a vintage V-neck and into a zippered sweater. Sam Kestenbaum, Vulture, 2 Jan. 2026 At the time of his arrest, Innocent was carrying a black backpack and was wearing a black V-neck T-shirt and a silver watch — items consistent with what was seen in the surveillance footage, police say. Milena Malaver, Miami Herald, 31 Dec. 2025 And while Khaite’s Scarlet Cardigan is effortlessly chic with a flattering deep V-neck, tortoiseshell buttons, and extended sleeves, the Saodimallsu Cardigan from Amazon offers the same features for a wildly lower price. Julia Morlino, Travel + Leisure, 31 Dec. 2025 Today, the V-neck look has been revived as one of the best layering sweaters from the runways (as seen at Prada and Dior) to the streets. Morgan Evans, InStyle, 31 Dec. 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 6 Jan. 2026.

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