crew neck

noun

1
: a round collarless neckline
2
usually crewneck : a sweater with a crew neck

Examples of crew neck in a Sentence

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This exclusive drop features stylish crew neck sweaters, tote bags and hats during the Indian Wells Open, as Lorenze supports her boyfriend, top tennis player Tommy Paul, who is competing tomorrow. Nadja Sayej, Forbes, 6 Mar. 2025 This set includes a pullover top with a crew neck and four buttons down the middle. Kayleigh Drake, Miami Herald, 3 Mar. 2025 The classic short sleeve T-shirt has a straight hem, crew neck design and a length that hits right below the hips. Maya Gandara, StyleCaster, 11 Mar. 2025 Last year, Swift paired a miniskirt and black tights with a red cashmere crew neck from Guest in Residence, a business founded by model Gigi Hadid. Joel Thayer, Newsweek, 27 Jan. 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

Time Traveler
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 29 Mar. 2025.

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