: 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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Outside of its flowy style, the dress also features a V-neck band collar and a curved shirttail hem that gives it a touch of feminine flair. Alicia Geigel, Southern Living, 20 June 2025 The pair recreated the pose in the second photo, with Zee wearing his same tan suit and Wee wearing her exact V-neck wedding dress and similar purple flower crown. Ashlyn Robinette, People.com, 17 June 2025 This Calvin Klein three-pack is made with a cool V-neck silhouette and breathable cotton material for comfortable yet stylish all-day wear. Nashia Baker, Architectural Digest, 17 June 2025 Highlights include a 100 percent cotton V-neck tunic, barrel jean and mid-rise micro short in an orange peel medium wash. Angela Velasquez, Sourcing Journal, 16 June 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 29 Jun. 2025.

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