: 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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Featuring a faux wrap neckline and a deep V-neck design, the sweater is sophisticated and polished enough for date nights, after-work cocktails, parties, and more. Alicia Geigel, Southern Living, 8 Oct. 2025 A little retro and a little preppy, the V-neck collar and lapel details elevate the soft and relaxed look to something super chic. Nusrat Sultana, Better Homes & Gardens, 8 Oct. 2025 With roomy balloon sleeves, a deep V-neck, and a distressed hem, this top is a cozy-cool essential. Nicol Natale, PEOPLE, 8 Oct. 2025 Max tapped Valentino Garavani for his look, wearing a navy blue and brown nylon sweatshirt with a zipper and VLogo and a burgundy V-neck sweater with a white T-shirt underneath. Karla Rodriguez, Footwear News, 7 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 15 Oct. 2025.

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