: 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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The brand’s vibrant and bold aesthetic shines right through every piece, including this Boden V-neck one-piece. Malia Griggs, Glamour, 5 Mar. 2025 If you’re drawn to looser, more breathable clothing for long travel days (and really, who isn’t?), the oversized V-neck top will be a welcome addition to your wardrobe. Merrell Readman, Travel + Leisure, 5 Mar. 2025 While tennis has its signature crisp whites and pleated skirts and dresses, the best golf clothes for women have been in need of a refresh from argyle socks and preppy V-necks. Nicole Kliest, Vogue, 28 Feb. 2025 The modest V-neck shows off your favorite necklace, while loose short sleeves give you room to move. Katrina Cossey, Parents, 27 Feb. 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 13 Mar. 2025.

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