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

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The two-tone garment has a V-neck design, long sleeves, two front pockets, and a removable tie belt. Izzy Baskette, PEOPLE, 7 Nov. 2025 Actress Emma Myers was also seen in a Louis Vuitton set—a V-neck crop top and jacquard jeans. Angela Velasquez, Sourcing Journal, 7 Nov. 2025 With a classic V-neck, cap sleeves, and lightweight material, you might be tempted to order one in every color. Rebecca Jones, Southern Living, 2 Nov. 2025 The Vince Camuto Drop Shoulder Sweater features a drop shoulder and V-neck that is free-flowing enough to tuck in your favorite pair of jeans. Kristin Braswell, Travel + Leisure, 2 Nov. 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 9 Nov. 2025.

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