: 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

Recent Examples on the Web It’s got swiss dots, ruffle sleeves, a V-neck, and a loose fit that’s roomy without being baggy. Isabel Garcia, Peoplemag, 25 Mar. 2024 Hadid wore a smart leather jacket with a V-neck sweater (likely from her own brand) and light-wash jeans. Christian Allaire, Vogue, 24 Mar. 2024 The journalist wore a long-sleeve dress with a plunging V-neck and black pumps, and added sparkle with a stack of bracelets, layered chokers and a classic Chanel clutch. Bailey Richards, Peoplemag, 10 Mar. 2024 Dunaway wore a sparkly white beret with a matching long, fringed coat and V-neck minidress; if the effect was more 1920s than 1930s, nobody noticed. Kimberly Chrisman-Campbell, The Atlantic, 10 Mar. 2024 The V-neck wrap dress features cute ruffle short sleeves, an elastic high waist with a tie belt, and a pleated hem. Rachel Simon, Southern Living, 9 Mar. 2024 Marc Piasecki Sweeney wore her sparkly hot pants with a black V-neck crop top that featured white trim with rough hems, to match the rough white trim on her oversized black blazer. Kathleen Walsh, Glamour, 6 Mar. 2024 See: Jennifer Lawrence’s braless, blouse-free three-piece Dior suit and Emily Ratajkowski’s plunging V-neck Courrèges dress. Alex Kessler, Vogue, 5 Mar. 2024 The dress has a caftan silhouette with a deep V-neck, an oversized collar, and functional side pockets. Nicol Natale, Peoplemag, 29 Feb. 2024

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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 29 Mar. 2024.

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