: 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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According to the allegations, King instructed a female employee to remove her sweater, which was covering a V-neck blouse. Lillie Davidson, Fort Worth Star-Telegram, 2 Oct. 2025 The Sequin Skirt Incorporate everyday preciousness into your rotation with an embellished midi and deep V-neck sweater. Andrea Zendejas, Vogue, 2 Oct. 2025 The clothing for the three match days included polos made from an innovative stretch fabric, and a knitted V-neck vest crafted from high-finesse Wish wool. Luisa Zargani, Footwear News, 30 Sep. 2025 V-neck tees worn underneath polo shirts and classic white tank tops with backless cuts. Ludwig Hurtado, Them., 29 Sep. 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 9 Oct. 2025.

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