: 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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Designed with a V-neck, subtly cuffed sleeves, and textured horizontal seams, the dress can easily be dressed up with a jacket and flats or paired with a baseball cap and sandals for a more casual look. Alicia Geigel, Southern Living, 7 Aug. 2025 In the clip, Sunday Rose could be seen wearing a red blazer and black skirt, pairing them with a navy V-neck sweater and a white collared shirt. Hannah Sacks, People.com, 6 Aug. 2025 The first image showed a model wearing a long and loose silky white blouse with a deep V-neck. Samantha Conti, Footwear News, 6 Aug. 2025 On top, Hathaway wears a navy-blue V-neck sweater under a pinstripe navy blazer. Kathleen Walsh, Glamour, 29 July 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 20 Aug. 2025.

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