: 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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On one occasion, King instructed a female employee to remove her sweater, which was covering a V-neck blouse, according to the indictment. Lillie Davidson, Fort Worth Star-Telegram, 12 May 2026 The cap-sleeve, V-neck dress was embellished with gold sequins that contoured the body, and Amal carried over the theme to her accessories, adding a pair of pointy-toe pumps, a bracelet, earrings, and a clutch. Hannah Jackson, Vogue, 11 May 2026 Cap sleeves and a V-neck cut are flattering and easy to style, while the drapey fit of the top won’t leave you feeling restricted. Merrell Readman, Travel + Leisure, 11 May 2026 Monroe went for classic glamour at the 1955 premiere of The Rose Tattoo, wearing a black V-neck gown and a matching fur stole. Ariana Quihuiz, PEOPLE, 10 May 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 May. 2026.

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