: 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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While early spring temperatures tend to be crisp, a breezy V-neck sweater is a staple layer to have on hand. Nicol Natale, PEOPLE, 29 Jan. 2026 The frock was the Reformation Lucine dress and featured a V-neck neckline that was adorned with a lace detail. Karla Rodriguez, Footwear News, 29 Jan. 2026 Per her styling playbook, start with &Daughter’s chunky V-neck sweater layered over a grey knit midi skirt and finished with a fringed cashmere scarf. Laura Jackson, Vogue, 28 Jan. 2026 The Goop founder’s winter-perfect sweater—a $725 piece from her namesake fashion label—exuded a preppy vibe with its pointed collars, slightly boxy silhouette, and open-front V-neck. Alyssa Morin, InStyle, 26 Jan. 2026 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 31 Jan. 2026.

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