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

Examples of V-neck in a Sentence

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Quince just dropped this new V-neck cardigan in five easy mix-and-match neutral colors, including black, camel, dark gray, light gray, and cream. Kaitlin Marks, Travel + Leisure, 18 Aug. 2026 Bullock wore a Favorite Daughter cashmere sweater, pairing the cozy V-neck with Alaïa’s mesh ballet flats and a leather tote from The Row. Hannah Malach, InStyle, 18 Aug. 2026 Less With its V-neck and relaxed fit, Garner’s sweater looks just like this Quince find. Jacqueline Tempera, PEOPLE, 15 Aug. 2026 The shoe features a distinct, ultra-sharp pointed toe with a deep V-neck cut at the vamp. Karla Rodriguez, Footwear News, 31 July 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 25 Aug. 2026.

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