: 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
Examples are automatically compiled from online sources to show current usage. Read More Opinions expressed in the examples do not represent those of Merriam-Webster or its editors. Send us feedback.
Stylish dressers will love finding this high-quality cashmere button-down sweater waiting for them under the Christmas tree, and those with simpler tastes will appreciate this basic short-sleeve V-neck T-shirt, which is cozy enough to wear in the winter thanks to its merino wool blend. Michelle Baricevic, Travel + Leisure, 21 Nov. 2025 This option is designed with smocked lantern sleeves and a collar that can be buttoned closed or worn open as a V-neck. Emily Weaver, PEOPLE, 13 Nov. 2025 Featuring drapey wide-leg pants with a drawstring waist and a V-neck, button-down top, the set is both comfortable enough for sleeping, yet stylish enough to wear out of the house with a cardigan and some boots. Nicole Pyles, Better Homes & Gardens, 12 Nov. 2025 The two-piece set includes a long-sleeve, V-neck top and wide-leg bottoms with a drawcord and elastic waist that provides a relaxed, cozy fit. Alicia Geigel, Southern Living, 9 Nov. 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

Browse Nearby Words

Cite this Entry

“V-neck.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/V-neck. Accessed 22 Nov. 2025.

Last Updated: - Updated example sentences
Love words? Need even more definitions?

Subscribe to America's largest dictionary and get thousands more definitions and advanced search—ad free!