: a V-shaped neck of a garment
also : a garment (such as a sweater) with a V-shaped neck

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The Emanuels created the second dress just in case something happened to Diana’s primary dress, which came complete with a 25-foot train, 10,000 pearls, antique lace, puff sleeves, and a ruffled V-neck. Rachel Burchfield, InStyle, 9 Aug. 2026 With over 2,400 ratings, there’s clearly something special about this $16 V-neck tank. Destinee Scott, Travel + Leisure, 7 Aug. 2026 Her look centered on a short-sleeve V-neck sweater — a lightweight knit that offers just the right amount of warmth for summer-to-fall weather. Nicol Natale, PEOPLE, 4 Aug. 2026 The shoe features a distinct, ultra-sharp pointed toe with a deep V-neck cut at the vamp. Karla Rodriguez, Footwear News, 31 July 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 15 Aug. 2026.

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