: 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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Get in on the trend with this leopard-print blouse, which feels silky and has a flattering V-neck. Jamie Allison Sanders, People.com, 18 May 2025 Loose, fluttery sleeves add gorgeous detailing to its otherwise simple silhouette, while its V-neck cut is especially flattering without revealing too much skin. Merrell Readman, Travel + Leisure, 18 May 2025 Some of the brand’s best selling items include a V-neck style dress, a faux leather bodysuit and a shapewear jumpsuit. Nadja Sayej, Forbes.com, 14 May 2025 The V-neck dress featured short sleeves and was embellished with beaded flower appliqués that sat atop a sheer fabric. Karla Rodriguez, Footwear News, 14 May 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 22 May. 2025.

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