: 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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This V-neck camisole is our pick for a lacy, statement base layer with its endless styling potential and dainty, feminine finish. Merrell Readman, Travel + Leisure, 15 Apr. 2026 But the sketch is the same goofy girl as in my mirror—V-neck T-shirt, wide forehead, low ponytail showing my ear piercings. Literary Hub, 14 Apr. 2026 His open V-neck shirt has huge lapels, his hair hangs down to his shoulders and a bushy mustache creases his smiling face, leaving Vachon looking more like the bassist for Spinal Tap than an NHL goaltender. Assistant Sports Editor, Los Angeles Times, 13 Apr. 2026 It’s designed without sleeves and a subtle V-neck to provide plenty of airflow up top. Nicol Natale, PEOPLE, 12 Apr. 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 17 Apr. 2026.

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