crew neck

noun

1
: a round collarless neckline
2
usually crewneck
ˈkrü-ˌnek How to pronounce crew neck (audio)
: a sweater with a crew neck

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The sleeveless bodice of the dress features a crew neck and a smocked body that fits your figure perfectly. — Caroline Hughes, Travel + Leisure, 23 June 2026 The new goalkeeper kit is an all-black affair, featuring a crew neck instead of a collar and camouflage detailing on the sleeves and shorts. — Carl Anka, New York Times, 15 May 2026 This Paltrow lookalike style, made of lightweight organic fabric, features a high crew neck and pairs well with white jeans or linen pants for a monochromatic look. — Christina Shepherd McGuire, PEOPLE, 14 May 2026 And Eras Tour blue crew neck sweatshirts cozied into the leather cushions at the Regal Hollywood. — Bryan West, Nashville Tennessean, 3 Oct. 2025 See All Example Sentences for crew neck

Word History

Etymology

from the sweaters with this neckline worn by oarsmen

First Known Use

1939, in the meaning defined at sense 1

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The first known use of crew neck was in 1939

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“Crew neck.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/crew%20neck. Accessed 7 Jul. 2026.

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