: 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 style stands out with its V-neck and eye-catching detail at the hem and cuffs. Robin Raven, Travel + Leisure, 17 Sep. 2025 Iman stunned in a curve-hugging black V-neck mermaid dress at the Daily Front Row Fashion Media Awards co-hosted by Casamigos, where she was honored as Style Icon. Catherine Santino, PEOPLE, 16 Sep. 2025 The soft, stretchy material feels comfy against the skin, while the ribbed cuffs, V-neck, and drop shoulder add a flair of style. Terri Peters, Parents, 13 Sep. 2025 On one occasion, King is accused of instructing a female employee to remove her sweater, which was covering a V-neck blouse, according to the indictment. Lillie Davidson, Fort Worth Star-Telegram, 2 Sep. 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 Sep. 2025.

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