: 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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The V-neck is styled in two sections that wrap around each other at the front, and the tall waist is fitted to flatter your figure while staying stretchy and comfortable. Caley Sturgill, Southern Living, 23 Oct. 2025 Come here to refresh your must-haves, like sweater dresses, wrap coats, and V-neck sweaters. Cortne Bonilla, Vogue, 22 Oct. 2025 Everything is made in China, except for the women’s super luxe cashmere V-neck and the men’s luxe cashmere polo, which are both made in Nepal. Lisa Lockwood, Footwear News, 21 Oct. 2025 Chunky turtlenecks, cropped cardigans, V-neck pullovers, and more of Amazon’s cutest sweaters this season start at just $8. Mia Huelsbeck, PEOPLE, 19 Oct. 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 25 Oct. 2025.

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