: 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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For the event, the athlete went ultra-femme with a light pink mini dress that not only featured airy ruffles on both shoulder straps, but the V-neck piece also showed extra skin with cutouts at her mid-section that opened to her lower back. Angel Saunders, People.com, 3 May 2025 It was paired with a cropped navy V-neck bustier top with a white collar. Rosa Rahimi, CNN Money, 2 May 2025 The V-neck top has breezy sleeves and a button-front design that looks great paired with a striking gold necklace. Robin Raven, Travel + Leisure, 27 Apr. 2025 Go for a similar vibe to the one Gaines wore in this collared V-neck, which is finished with wide stripes, bell sleeves, and whipstitched trim. Jamie Allison Sanders, People.com, 25 Apr. 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 11 May. 2025.

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