crew neck

noun

1
: a round collarless neckline
2
usually crewneck : a sweater with a crew neck

Examples of crew neck in a Sentence

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The roomy silhouette is easy to wear over a T-shirt, blouse, or dress, and the high crew neck keeps your chest warm and covered. Nicol Natale, People.com, 15 Aug. 2025 Then there’s the ultra-cosy cashmere crew neck and trucker sweaters with embroidered detailing, along with three t-shirts and a themed hoodie featuring the A525 car front and center. Felicity Carter, Forbes.com, 4 Aug. 2025 Culpo stunned in a regal ball gown by Dolce & Gabbana that featured a crew neck, long sleeves, and a buttoned back. Edward Segarra, USA Today, 14 July 2025 This ribbed knit, sleeveless, crew neck top with a racerback is designed to hug your body and goes with anything from denim to linen to summer slacks. Stephanie Sengwe, People.com, 8 July 2025 See All Example Sentences for crew neck

Word History

Etymology

from the sweaters with this neckline worn by oarsmen

First Known Use

1939, in the meaning defined at sense 1

Time Traveler
The first known use of crew neck was in 1939

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“Crew neck.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/crew%20neck. Accessed 20 Aug. 2025.

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